Testing Conditions - Accu-Chek Compact User Manual

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Testing conditions

To obtain reliable blood glucose test results, ensure the follow-
ing conditions are met:
Temperature range
The test must be carried out at a temperature between plus
10°C and plus 40°C, because chemical reactions are affected
by temperature. If the test is performed at a temperature out-
side this range, the test result may be incorrect. At ambient
temperatures outside this range, the monitor turns off auto-
matically, or error messages or results are displayed together
with the thermometer symbol. Do not make treatment deci-
sions based on such results. They are for reference only.
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Humidity
Relative humidity must be below 85 %.
A sudden change in temperature can cause
moisture to condense on or inside the monitor.
If this happens, do not turn the monitor on.
Wait until it is thoroughly dry again. Make sure
that it returns to room temperature slowly.
Electromagnetic fields
Very strong electromagnetic fields may affect the
monitor's performance. Such electromagnetic
fields can occur in the open near transmitters
(radio, television, CB stations and hand-held sets,
mobile telephones), and in the household near
electrical equipment (microwave ovens, poorly
suppressed electrical equipment). If this happens,
the error message "Err" is displayed.
Move to a different location and repeat the test.
Interference
from electro-
magnetic
fields
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