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Important Information .............................................................................................................. 4
Items in the Package .................................................................................................................. 6
Items Need to be Purchased Separately .................................................................................. 6
Hemoglobin Multi-Function Monitoring System .................................................................... 7
Setting Date and Time............................................................................................................. 8
Checking the Unit of Measurement....................................................................................... 9
Changing the Unit of Measurement ...................................................................................... 10
The Batteries Installation....................................................................................................... 10
Using Check Strip to Check the Meter .................................................................................. 11
Items You Need..................................................................................................................... 12
Steps for Running a Glucose Control Check ........................................................................ 12
Steps for Running a Cholesterol Control Check ................................................................... 14
Steps for Running a Uric Acid Control Check ....................................................................... 15
Steps for Running a Hemoglobin Control Check .................................................................. 17
How to Read the Label on the Test Strip Vial?...................................................................... 19
Analyzing Your Control Results............................................................................................. 20
Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Testing ............................................. 21

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GCUHb Monitoring System for? .............................................................. 3
GCUHb Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid /
GCUHb Multi-Function Monitoring System ............................. 8
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents What is GCUHb Monitoring System for? .............. 3 Important Information ......................4 Items in the Package ........................6 Items Need to be Purchased Separately .................. 6 Getting to Know GCUHb Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Multi-Function Monitoring System ..............7 Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Test Strips ......
  • Page 2 Items You Need........................21 Preparing the Puncturer (Lancing Device) ................21 Structure of Puncturer and Lancet ..................22 Steps for Using the Puncturer ....................23 Testing Your Blood Glucose Level..................24 Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results..............26 Testing Your Blood Cholesterol Level..................27 Understanding Your Blood Cholesterol Test Results.............

  • Page 3: What Is Gcuhb Monitoring System For

    What is GCUHb Monitoring System for? The self-testing GCUHb Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid/Hemoglobin Multi-Function Monitoring System is designed for in vitro diagnostic use only (external use only). The system is for healthcare professionals and persons with diabetes or hypercholesterolemia or hyperuricemia to measure glucose, cholesterol and uric acid values in fresh capillary wholeblood from finger stick quantitatively.

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important Information Blood specimens containing ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) greater than 5mg/dL, uric acid greater than 20mg/dL, acetaminophen greater than 15mg/dL, L-Dopa greater than 1.25 mg/dL, Dopamine greater than 3 mg/dL, Methyl-Dopa greater than 5 mg/dL, Glibenclimide greater than 10 mg/dL, creatinine greater than 20 mg/dL and Billirubin greater than 20 mg/dL may give inaccurate glucose results.
  • Page 5 The monitoring system will not work properly at altitudes greater than 8,000 feet. The System is designed to use at temperatures between 57.2°F and 104°F (14°C and 40°C) and below 85% of relative humidity. If you use the system outside the proposed conditions, it can give false results.

  • Page 6: Items In The Package

    Items in the Package  GCUHb Meter GCUHb User’s Manual   Puncturer (lancing device)  Log Book  Lancets  Check Strip  Wallet  Two AAA Batteries Items Need to be Purchased Separately Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Uric Acid and Hemoglobin Test Strips ...

  • Page 7: Hemoglobin Multi-Function Monitoring System

    Getting to Know GCUHb Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Multi-Function Monitoring System (g/dL) mmol/L( mol/L)) Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Test Strips Sample target area Strip handle Strip handle Strip handle (You may touch here) (You may touch here) (You may touch here) 5 mm Strip handle...

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Gcuhb Multi-Function Monitoring System

    Setting Up Your GCUHb Multi-Function Monitoring System Setting Date and Time NOTE: When you install the batteries into the meter every time or replace the batteries, the meter will enter setting mode automatically. You can set correct time and date before you begin testing.

  • Page 9: Checking The Unit Of Measurement

    Checking the Unit of Measurement Before you get started… GCUHb meter can measure your blood glucose and cholesterol in metric unit, mmol/L or milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL; GCUHb meter can measure your uric acid in metric unit, μmol/L or milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL. GCUHb meter can measuse your hemoglobin in metric unit,mmol/L or grams per deciliter,g/dL.You should check this setting every time you put batteries into your meter.

  • Page 10: Changing The Unit Of Measurement

    Changing the Unit of Measurement 1. Slide battery cover off the back of the meter and remove batteries. 2. There is a unit-changing switch in battery compartment. Use a screwdriver to adjust the switch.If you push it up,the glucose,cholesterol and hemoglobin unit changes to mmol/L; the uric acid unit changes from mg/dL to μmol/L.

  • Page 11: Using Check Strip To Check The Meter

    Slide battery cover off from the back of the meter. Insert two AAA size batteries (1.5V) into battery slot. Slide battery cover back. CAUTIONS: ◎Make sure the “+” and “-“ ends of the batteries match the marks in the battery compartment.

  • Page 12: Control Check With Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Control Solutions

    Control Check with Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Control Solutions When to Run a Control Check with Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Control Solutions? You think there is something wrong with the glucose, cholesterol ,uric acid or hemoglobin measurement you got and you want to check whether meter and test strips are working correctly. Items You Need Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Control Solutions ...
  • Page 13 Insert the code key come with the glucose test strips into the code key slot on the back of the meter. 2. Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial quickly. 3. Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on the meter. The meter will first display code number , then the blood Code...

  • Page 14: Steps For Running A Cholesterol Control Check

    Steps for Running a Cholesterol Control Check CAUTIONS: Always check the Cholesterol code key number to make sure it matches the number labeled on the test strip vial when you run a Cholesterol control test. Otherwise you may get incorrect results. Always write down the opening date of your Cholesterol control solution vial and test strip vial.

  • Page 15: Steps For Running A Uric Acid Control Check

    4. Hold the Cholesterol control solution bottle upside down,slowly squeeze the bottle to form a small drop, discard the first drop of the solution, let the second drop touch the edge of the sample target area on the test strip.The control solution will be drawn into the reaction zone automatically.
  • Page 16 1. Insert the uric acid code key into the code key slot on the back of the meter. Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial quickly. Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on the meter. The meter will first display code number 8004 then the blood symbol along with date...

  • Page 17: Steps For Running A Hemoglobin Control Check

    Steps for Running a Hemoglobin Control Check CAUTIONS: Always check the Hemoglobin code key number to make sure it matches the number labeled on the test strip vial when you run a Hemoglobin control test. Otherwise you may get incorrect results. Always write down the opening date of your Hemoglobin control solution vial and test strip vial.
  • Page 18 4. Hold the Hemoglobin control solution bottle upside down,slowly squeeze the bottle to form a small drop, discard the first drop of the solution, let the second drop touch the edge of the sample target area on the test strip.The control solution will be drawn into the reaction zone automatically.

  • Page 19: How To Read The Label On The Test Strip Vial

    Code number of this lot Code number of this lot of test strip of test strip 8004 3026 The measured Glucose The measured Uric Acid level using the control level using the control Lot.NO:GS50810A Lot.NO:GS50810A solution should fall within solution should fall within Control(N):3-6 mg/dL Control(N):3-6 mg/dL Control(H):7.8-11.3 mg/dL...

  • Page 20: Analyzing Your Control Results

    Analyzing Your Control Results You will find the acceptable range of glucose, cholesterol, uric acid and hemoglobin levels for the normal and high controls on the test strip vial label. If your control results fall within the acceptable range, you can begin to test your blood glucose, cholesterol ,uric acid or hemoglobin levels.

  • Page 21: Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Testing

    Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Testing Items You Need GCUHb Meter  Blood Glucose Test Strips  Blood Cholesterol Test Strips  Blood Uric Acid Test Strips   Blood Hemoglobin Test Strips  Glucose Code Key (green color) in the glucose test strips box Cholesterol Code Key (blue color) in the cholesterol test strips box Uric Acid Code Key (orange color) in the uric acid test strips box Hemoglobin Code Key (pink color) in the hemoglobin test strips box...

  • Page 22: Structure Of Puncturer And Lancet

    CAUTIONS: ◎For safety and to prevent cross-contamination, always place the protective cover back before discarding the used lancets. ◎To avoid infection, you should- - Never reuse the lancets. - Never share your puncturer with others. - Use an alcohol pad to wipe off blood from puncturer’s tip. ◎To avoid accidental injury, do not leave a lancet in the puncturer.

  • Page 23: Steps For Using The Puncturer

    Steps for Using the Puncturer 1. Unscrew and remove the puncturer’s adjustable tip. 2. Insert a lancet into the carrier. 3. Twist off the protective cover. 4. Replace the adjustable tip tightly. Choose a desired skin penetration depth by rotating the top portion of the adjustable tip until the setting number lines up to the arrow.

  • Page 24: Testing Your Blood Glucose Level

    Testing Your Blood Glucose Level CAUTIONS: You can only use blood glucose test strips and check strip on GCUHb meter. 1. When you first time use the GCUHb meter or open a new test strip vial, insert the code key from the test strip vial. Each test strip vial contains one code key.
  • Page 25 NOTE: The best puncture site is on the side of fingertip, because it has the best blood supply. 6. Press the trigger on the puncturer. 7. Lift up the puncturer. 8. Get a drop of blood. 9. Put the drop of blood on one side or the other side of the test strip target area.

  • Page 26: Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results

    11 . Pull the test strip out of the meter. The meter will turn off by itself. 12. Unscrew the adjustable tip of the puncturer. 13. Put the protective cover of the lancet back on the lancet. Grip the puncturer holder firmly and pull the lancet out. 14.

  • Page 27: Testing Your Blood Cholesterol Level

    Testing Your Blood Cholesterol Level CAUTIONS: You can only use blood cholesterol test strips and check strip on GCUHb meter. 1. When you first time use the GCUHb meter or open a new test strip vial, insert the code key from the test strip vial. Each test strip vial contains one code key.
  • Page 28 6. Press the trigger on the puncturer. 7. Lift up the puncturer. 8. Get a drop of blood. 9. Put the drop of blood on one side or the other side of the test strip target area. The blood will be absorbed and cause the target area to turn red. The testing reaction starts when the meter beeps.

  • Page 29: Understanding Your Blood Cholesterol Test Results

    Cautions: If you don’t apply enough blood, You might need to use a new test strip to do the test again. In about 150 seconds, the screen will display measured cholesterol value. Record the cholesterol value in your log book. Pull the test strip out of the meter.

  • Page 30: Testing Your Blood Uric Acid Level

    Testing Your Blood Uric Acid Level CAUTIONS: You can only use blood uric acid test strips and check strip on GCUHb meter. 1. When you first time use the GCUHb meter or open a new test strip vial, insert the code key from the test strip vial. Each test strip vial contains one code key.
  • Page 31 NOTE: The best puncture site is on the side of fingertip, because it has the best blood supply. 6. Press the trigger on the puncturer. 7. Lift up the puncturer. 8. Get a drop of blood. 9. Put the drop of blood on one side or the other side of the test strip target area.

  • Page 32: Understanding Your Blood Uric Acid Test Results

    11. Pull the test strip out of the meter. The meter will turn off by itself. 12. Unscrew the adjustable tip of the puncturer. 13. Put the protective cover of the lancet back on the lancet. Grip the puncturer holder firmly and pull the lancet out. 14.

  • Page 33: Testing Your Blood Hemoglobin Level

    Testing Your Blood Hemoglobin Level CAUTIONS: You can only use blood hemoglobin test strips and check strip on GCUHb meter. 1. When you first time use the GCUHb meter or open a new test strip vial, insert the code key from the test strip vial. Each test strip vial contains one code key.
  • Page 35 11. Pull the test strip out of the meter. The meter will turn off by itself. 12. Unscrew the adjustable tip of the puncturer. 13. Put the protective cover of the lancet back on the lancet. Grip the puncturer holder firmly and pull the lancet out. 14.

  • Page 36: Using The Meter Memory

    Using the Meter Memory GCUHb meter can automatically store 200 glucose, 50 cholesterol ,50 hemoglobin and 50 uric acid most recent test results. You can review the test results in order from the newest to the oldest. If the memory is full, the oldest result is deleted as the newest result is added. The memory is not affected by replacing / removing the batteries.

  • Page 37: Review The Stored Cholesterol Test Results

    5. If you decide to stop checking the results, stop pressing the “M” button. The meter will turn off automatically in 30 seconds or via pressing “S” button. 6. No test can be performed when you are checking the stored results. If you wish to perform a new test, please turn off the meter first and restart the steps described in the section 【Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Testing】.

  • Page 38: Review The Stored Hemoglobin Test Results

    The stored results with date are displayed in order from the most recent to the oldest via pressing the “M” button. The meter will turn off automatically mg/dL in 3 seconds when the symbol “----” is displayed on the screen. If you decide to stop checking the results, stop pressing the “M”...

  • Page 39: Deleting The Stored Memory Of Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid/Hemoglobin Test Results

    Deleting the Stored Memory of Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid/Hemoglobin Test Results 1. When the newest blood glucose/cholesterol/ uric acid/hemoglobin test result is displayed ,press “S” button for 3 seconds.The newest blood g l u c o s e / c h o l e s t e r o l / uric acid/ hemoglobin test result is deleted as soon as you hear the “Beep”...

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Meter

    3. Slide battery cover back and turn on your meter. Cleaning the Meter You can clean your meter with 70% isopropyl alcohol swab CAUTIONS: ◎Do Not spray any cleaning solution directly onto the meter. ◎Do Not dampen the code key slot or the test strip slot. ◎Do Not soak the meter in liquid.
  • Page 41 SYMBOL WHAT IT MEANS ACTION The meter starts to count down No action required. CHOL then show your result on the screen (10 seconds for glucose; 150 seconds for cholesterol ； 20 seconds for uric acid；10 seconds for hemoglobin after the beep sound). The battery power is low.
  • Page 42 SYMBOL WHAT IT MEANS ACTION If the result is over 240 mg/dL, Re-check your blood glucose mg/dL the blood glucose test result level.Follow the instructions of KETONES? with a suggestion to check your your healthcare professional ketone levels. regarding ketone testing. (Example) Your blood glucose level is Re-check your blood glucose...
  • Page 44 SYMBOL WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Average of the last 14 days No action required. (028 means that 28 tests were mg/dL performed within the period) Average of the last 28 days No action required. (056 means that 56 tests were mg/dL performed within the period) A blood glucose/ cholesterol/...
  • Page 45 SYMBOL WHAT IT MEANS ACTION 1 Using a wrong test strip. 1.Please use blood 2. New meter hasn’t been code. glucose/cholesterol/uric acid/ hemoglobin test strips. 2.Insert the code key. The code key is damaged. Contact Customer Service.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications GCUHb Multi-Function Monitoring System Model: All Glucose Cholesterol Uric acid Hemoglobin 20 ~ 600 mg/dL 100~400 mg/dL 3 ~ 20 mg/dL 7~26 g/dL Measuring Range (1.1 ~ 33.3mmol/L) (2.6 ~ 10.4mmol/L) (179~1190μmol/L) (4.34~ 16.14 mmol/L) Calibration Plasma equivalent Test Time 10 seconds 150 seconds 20 seconds...
  • Page 47 Model: All Meter Dimension HxWxD (mm) 88 x 64 x 22 Display LCD display (35 x 45 mm) Weight 59 grams, without Batteries Life of Battery More than 1000 times Technology Used Electrode-based Biosensor...

  • Page 48: Customer Services

    Thank you for choosing the GCUHb Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ H e m o g l o b i n Multi-Function Monitoring System.Kernel lnt't Corp. is honored to present this new product to you. Our customer services include: (1) Our Customers are entitled to free repair and repla cement of spare parts. If you have problems with the product, please contact local distributor/ agent for further information.

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