3-1Questions? Refer to Page 10-10 for Technical Support Instructions.This chapter describes the steps to be taken to test patient blood glucose or β-ketone levels in fresh whole blood usingthe Precision Xceed Pro System. Inside each box of test strips is a package insert with detailed instructions for use.Operating Guidelines for All SamplesPlease follow the recommended guidelines for the most accurate results:Always wear gloves and follow your facility’s biohazard safety policies and procedures when performing tests•involving patient blood samples.Make sure that the monitor and test strips are at room temperature. If the monitor is moved to an area that is•warmer or cooler than where it was before, allow the monitor to reach the new room temperature before testing.Use only control solutions specified in the test strip package insert to verify the performance of the Precision Xceed•Pro Monitor.Use only Precision Xceed Pro• Blood Glucose or Blood β-Ketone Test Strips. Precision PCx Plus Blood Glucose TestStrips may also be used with the Precision Xceed Pro Monitor.Refer to the package insert for specific directions on storage and use of the test strips.•Do not use the test strips beyond the expiry date printed on the foil packet and outer box.•Do not use the test strip if the foil packet has a puncture or tear.•Do not use test strips that are wet, bent, scratched or damaged. Use the test strip immediately after opening its foil•packet.Use each test strip only once.•Do not scan a test strip packet's bar code and then use a test strip from a different packet. This may cause inaccurate•results.Apply a drop of blood to the target area at the end of the test strip. Allow the entire target area to fill with blood. The•test results will not be affected if the target area has been briefly touched with the patient’s finger, a capillary tube,syringe, or pipette.After the blood is applied to the test strip and the test countdown begins, do not remove or disturb the•test strip.IMPORTANT: Do not allow blood or other solution to run down the test strip into the monitor's test strip port,as it may cause irreparable damage to the monitor.Patient Test1CLEAR MENU ENTER2 3ABC5 6JKL MNOPQRS TUV49WXYZDEFGHI07 8/AaChapter 3: Patient Test