Test Results - Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR XT User Manual

4. Immediately touch the tip of the
test strip to the drop of blood. The
blood is pulled into the test strip
through the tip.
Hold the tip of the test strip in
the blood drop until the meter
beeps.
Do not press the tip against the
skin or place the blood on top of
the test strip or you could get
inaccurate results or errors.
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a strip
underfill screen image.
You have 20 seconds to apply more blood to the same strip.
If you are not able to apply enough blood within that time,
an E2 error code will be displayed. Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste and repeat with a new strip.
5. After a beep, you will see the meter
count down 5 seconds and your
blood test result is displayed and
automatically stored in the meter
memory. Please do not touch the test
strip during the countdown as this
may result in an error.
NOTE: You can set your meter to use meal marker options.
See Advanced Mode settings (L-2) on pages 21 – 22. If
you want to mark your result you will need to do it before
removing the test strip.
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6. Remove the test strip
to turn your meter off.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste.

Test Results

Expected Values
Fingertip
Blood glucose values will vary depending on food intake,
Testing
medication dosages, health, stress, or activity. Non diabetic
plasma glucose concentrations are normally maintained
within a relatively narrow range, roughly 3.9 - 6.1 mmol/L in
a fasting state.
professional for expected values specific to your needs.
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You should consult with your healthcare
• If your blood glucose reading is under
2.8 mmol/L, or you see
0.6 mmol/L) on the meter display, follow
medical advice immediately.
• If your test result is above 13.9 mmol/L, or
you see (greater than 33.3 mmol/L)
on the meter display, call your healthcare
professional as soon as possible.
• Always consult your healthcare
professional before changing your
medication based on C
test results.
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