Important Information; Alphatrak3 Meter Usage - Zoetis AlphaTrack3 User Manual

Important Information

Important health-related information
The AlphaTrak 3 meter is intended for testing outside the body only (in vitro
diagnostic use). The AlphaTrak 3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be
used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in whole blood samples
drawn from cats and dogs.
Glucose values are affected by stress, meals, exercise, health, and medication use.
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low results.
C AU TI O N
The AlphaTrak 3 test strips are not intended for human blood glucose testing.
If the AlphaTrak 3 meter is used in any way other than described in this manual, the meter may not operate as intended,
may produce inaccurate or no results, and may pose a safety hazard.
WA R N I N G
This system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed.
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AlphaTrak 3 meter usage
DO
Testing blood glucose in dogs and cats
use the AlphaTrak 3
Testing fresh whole blood samples
meter for:
Testing fresh whole capillary samples
Testing fresh whole venous samples
Testing whole blood collected in a syringe or tube with EDTA or heparin
anticoagulant if testing is carried out within 10 minutes of sample collection
Testing whole blood collected in a syringe or tube without anticoagulant, if testing is
performed immediately after sample collection
DO NOT
Testing arterial blood
use the AlphaTrak 3
Testing serum
meter for:
I M P O R TA NT
Use only AlphaTrak 3 test strips and AlphaTrak 3 control solution with this meter. Using older version AlphaTrak
test strips or off-brand test strips and control solution can yield inaccurate results.
C AU TI O N
Read all instructions before and practice the testing procedure before using the AlphaTrak 3 meter.
Blood glucose monitoring should be done with the guidance of a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon.
Testing plasma
Diagnosis of diabetes
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