5.7.2 Implausible results – possible sources of error
If you receive frequent error messages or often obtain implausible
results, please check the following:
Did you take the test strip from the container that the code
chip in the meter came with
yes
Did you perform the test as directed (see Chapter 5.3 “Per-
forming a blood glucose test”)?
yes
Did you bend the test strip either before or while it was draw-
ing up blood?
no
Did you wait for the flashing blood drop symbol to appear
before allowing the test strip to draw up blood?
yes
Did you bend or move the test strip while the test was in
progress?
no
Did you allow the test strip to draw up blood immediately
after the drop of blood formed?
yes
Did you measure within the correct temperature range
(+10 C to +40 °C)?
yes