Lifescan surestep pro User Manual
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Error Messages
ERROR
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Error 1
Sample
Application
Sample
Application
The bedside unit
detected a problem
with the color of
the test strip.
detected a problem
with the color of
the test strip.
1.Repeat test with new test
strip and:
• Apply blood to pink test
square only.
• Make sure confirmation
dot turns completely blue.
• Insert test strip within
2 min of applying blood.
square only.
• Make sure confirmation
dot turns completely blue.
• Insert test strip within
2 min of applying blood.
2. Check that sample hemat-
ocrit is within range: adult
25–60%, neonatal 25–65%.
25–60%, neonatal 25–65%.
3.If you continue to get any
error message, obtain a
laboratory result, and
• Compare color of test
strip confirmation dot to
Color Chart on test strip
bottle to see if glucose
level is very high or very
low.
• Take appropriate steps
to monitor patient and
provide medical care while
awaiting laboratory result.
laboratory result, and
• Compare color of test
strip confirmation dot to
Color Chart on test strip
bottle to see if glucose
level is very high or very
low.
• Take appropriate steps
to monitor patient and
provide medical care while
awaiting laboratory result.
4.Clean bedside unit and
repeat test with new test
strip.
strip.
5.Contact LifeScan for help.
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