EKF Diagnostics SensLab Lactate Scout Vet Instruction Manual page 28

Errors/warnings
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Description and potential causes
Battery error
The batteries are discharged or expired
or there is possible corrosion of the
battery contacts.
Test result too low
The test result is below the test range of
the Lactate Scout Vet;
Water used for washing may have
diluted the droplet at the puncture site.
Test result too high
The test result is above the test range
of the Lactate Scout Vet
Perspiration on the skin containing a
significant proportion of lactate may
have been included in the blood droplet.
Solution
Change the batteries.
If the battery contacts are corroded,
please contact the EKF Technical
Support team.
Repeat the test with a new Test Strip.
Check the code configuration. Follow
the instructions for performing the test.
Dry the puncture site well before collect-
ing the blood.
Use the Check Solution to perform a
functionality test. Please contact the
EKF Technical Support if there is an
error message.
Repeat the test with a new Test Strip.
Check the code configuration. Follow
the instructions for performing the test.
Carefully wash perspiration away from
the intended puncture site and dry your
hands well.