The Alphatrak Test Strip - Abbott AlphaTRAK Guide D'utilisation

Unit of Measurement
1 . The units of measurement for the
AlphaTRAK™ Meter are milligrams per
deciliter (mg/dL) for the USA and millimoles
per litre (mmol/L) for outside the USA . The
units of measurement are locked and cannot
be changed .
2 . Press the "m" button to move to "Setting the
Time Format . "
Setting the Time Format
Select the 12-hour or 24-hour time format .
1 . Press the "c" button to select the preferred
time format . The time will automatically
update to the time format selected . If using
the 12-hour time format, AM or PM will also
appear .
2 . Press the "m" button to move to "Setting the
Date Format . "
Setting the Date Format
Select m-d-y or d-m-y .
1 . Press the "c" button to select the preferred date
format .
2 . Press the "m" button to move to the "Software
Version Display . "
Software Version Display
This is the software version in your AlphaTRAK
Meter . It is for display only and cannot be
changed .
The picture to the left is an example . The meter
may have a different number . To exit the software
version display screen, press the "m" button for a
few seconds until the meter powers off .
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The AlphaTRAK™ Test Strip
Apply blood or control solution to only one edge of
the sample area of the test strip per test .
Important: Use only one sample area of the test strip
per test. Do not apply blood to both sample areas. Test
strips may be used only once. Discard used test strips.
The test strip can continue to
be filled for up to 60 seconds.
Be sure to reapply the sample
Sample
areas
to the same sample area.
WARNING: The test strip cap or vial cap contains drying
agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may
cause skin or eye irritation .
Important Test Strip Information
• The AlphaTRAK Meter has an operating range of 40° – 104° F
(5° – 40° C) .
• Store the test strip package in a dry place between 39° – 86°F
(4° – 30° C) . Use test strips only within the system operating
temperature range .
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat .
• Store the test strips in their original vial only; never transfer
them to another vial or any other container .
• Never store individual test strips outside the vial .
• After removing an AlphaTRAK Test Strip from the vial,
immediately close the vial cap tightly .
• With clean, dry hands, gently touch the test strip when removing
it from the vial or inserting it into the meter .
• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date . This may cause
inaccurate results .
• Do not bend, cut, or alter AlphaTRAK Test Strips .
Note: For further information, refer to the AlphaTRAK Test Strip
package insert .
Sample area
of test strip
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