Abbott FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Monitor Owner's Booklet page 57

Test does not start after applying the blood sample.
Probable Cause
Blood sample too small .
Defective test strip.
Sample applied after meter
times out (after two minutes)
and returns to clock mode.
Defective meter or test strips .
What to Do
Repeat the test using a new test
strip and a larger blood sample.
Repeat the test with a new test
strip.
Repeat the test using a new test
strip. Wait until you see the
Blood Drop and Test Strip
symbols on the display screen
before you apply the blood
sample (refer to page 31).
Call Customer Care.
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