Infopia Element User manual

2012-05-01

Dear Element
ʰ
Multi glucose and cholesterol measur-
ing system Owner
Thank you for choosing ElementʰMulti glucose and cholesterol measur-
ing system. This instruction for use includes important information you
need to know about ElementʰMulti glucose and cholesterol measuring
system. Please read it carefully.
Our goal for ElementʰMulti glucose and cholesterol measuring system
is attributed to provide the best quality healthcare products coupled with
superior customer service.
Intended For Use
ElementʰMulti glucose and cholesterol measuring system is intended for
self testing and for outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use only).
ElementʰMulti is used to test glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol
(often called bad cholesterol), triglycerides and HDL-cholesterol (often
called good cholesterol).
Additionally, ElementʰMulti glucose test is plasma-calibrated to allow
comparison of results with the laboratory method.
This meter is available in two types of strips: one type of strips measures
glucose level by the method of electrochemistry and the others measure
cholesterols by the spectroscopy method.
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How to use Instructions For Use
This guide includes all the information you need to use ElementʰMulti for self-
testing. For additional information and specific information for each individual
test, please make sure you read the strip instructions for use included with the
test strips.
If you need our help or have some questions, please contact the local representa-
tive. Customer Service assistance is available 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Monday-
through Friday.
For questions or assistance with ElementʰMulti call :
infopia Customer Service
Hours : 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Email : [email protected]
Test Principle
ElementʰMulti glucose and cholesterol measuring system has two kinds of test
principle according to test items: one for blood glucose and the others for
cholesterols.
Cholesterol test result is based on a reading reflection of density. When the blood
is applied, the color is changed in the test area through an enzyme reaction.
The meter records this color change and converts the measurement signal to the
displayed results by using the data previously entered by the code. The deeper
color is, the higher level is.
Glucose in the blood sample will react to the electrodes in the glucose test strip,
generating an electrical current that will stimulate a chemical reaction. This
reaction is measured by ElementʰMulti meter and displayed as your blood
glucose result.

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Element
ʰ Multi Testing System Kit Contents
1. ElementʰMulti Meter
2. Elementʰblood glucose test strips
3. Total cholesterol test strip
4. Capillary rods
5. User manual
6. Quick manual
7. Lancing device
ElementʰMulti system has been sealed to protect the contents.
If you find your seal broken, please return it to the place of purchase.
Required but not provided
- ElementʰMulti Brand Control Solutions
- LipidProfile test strip
- HDL-Cholesterol test strip
- Triglyceride test strip
Contents
1. Learning the System
ElementʰMulti Testing System Kit Contents ---------------------------- 7
ElementʰMulti Testing Meter ----------------------------------------------- 8
ElementʰMulti Testing Meter Display ------------------------------------- 9
ElementʰMulti Test Strip Information --------------------------------10-15
2. Setting Your Meter
Battery Use ---------------------------------------------------------------------16
Setting Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------17-18
3. Before Testing
Checking the System with Control Solution -------------------------19-23
Checking the system with LipidProfile check strip --------------------24
4. Testing Your Blood
Instructions for lancing device ------------------------------------------25-27
Testing Your Blood---------------------------------------------------------28-30
Test Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------31-38
Glucose test strip Discard Function----------------------------------------39
Alternate site testing at glucose measuring------------------------------40
Performing a Blood Test using an Alternate Site------------------------41
5. Reviewing Your Results ------------------------------------------------42-43
6. Deleting your Results ------------------------------------------------------44
7. ElementʰMulti Software and Thermal Printer-----------------------45
8. Cleaning Your Meter and Maintenance----------------------------------46
9. Troubleshooting -- -------------------------------------------------------47-50
10. Product Specifications------------------------------------------------50-52
11. Warranty -----------------------------------------------------------------------53
12. Symbol reference -----------------------------------------------------------54
8. Lancets
9. Carrying bag
10. LipidProfile Check strip
11. Warranty card
12. Log book
13. 2 AAA batteries
1>,
Carrying Case
Lancet
Lancing Device
Total cholesterol strip
meter
10T 5T
Element glucose strip

Glucose Test Strip Port
lnsert the glucose test strip
Glucose test Strip Ejector
Strip discard function by pushing toward outside
LCD Screen
Display measurement level of glucose, TC, HDL, TG and
Cacluated LDL including time and message
Up (▲) button
Button for memory mode and choice of function in each
mode.
Down (▼) button
Button for choice of function in each mode & Printer
operation button.
Mode ( ) button
Setting mode, Cholesterol measurement mode, On and
Off button & RFID mode.
RFID ( ) Printing part
Part for placing the RFID-tag on the strip bottle
cholesterol Testing part
cholesterol test strip inserting part
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Element
ʰ
Multi Testing Meter Display
Caution
1. Do not use Element
ʰ
Multi meter in a dry environment, especially if synthetic
materials are present. Synthetic clothes, carpets, etc., may cause damaging static
discharges in a dry environment.
2. Do not use Element
ʰ
Multi meter near cellular or cordless telephones, walkie talkies,
garage door openers, radio transmitters, or other electronic or electrical equipment
that are sources of electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper
operation of the meter.
Buzzer sound print part
Printing part for warning sound, fixed sound and buzzer
sound
Battery Cover
Purpose for Battery replacement and fixed cover
Blood Glucose
Total cholesterol
Triglyceride
HDL-cholesterol
LDL-cholesterol
Blood insertion for glucose test
Blood insertion for cholesterol test
Serum
Sample blood
Displaying code number of Test Strips
Low batteries
Alarm
Testing unit
Temperature & date of test
Hour & Date of test
Average Test Results(only for glucose)
Control Solution Symbol
Day & Month
Year
Element
ʰ
Multi Testing Meter

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Element
ʰ
Multi Test Strip Information
Element
ʰ
Multi Test Strip Information
Target to apply blood
Ribs that guide the
strip into the meter
Total Cholesterol
test area
HDL-Cholesterol
test area
Triglyceride
test area
This test strip is for glucose.
color-coding label
This test strip in black enables to test
TC, HDL, TG and calculated LDL.
This test strip in red is for Total
Cholesterol.
This test strip in blue is for HDL-
Cholesterol.
This test strip in green is for
Triglyceride.
Part to grab
Confirmation
Window
Contact Bar
Front -
Back -
Front -
Back -
Front -
Back -
Front -
Back -
Front -
Back -
1. Profile test strip
5. Glucose test strip
2. Total Cholesterol test strip
3. HDL-Cholesterol test strip
4. Triglyceride test strip
Caution
1. Store the Element
ʰ
Multi test strip vials in a cool and dry place. Keep out of direct
sunlight. Do not freeze.
2. Store test strips in their original vial only. Do not mix the test strips in new vials or in
any other container.
3. Immediately replace the vial cap and close tightly after picking out the
Element
ʰ
Multi test strips.
4. Make a note of the discard date which is three months from the date you first open
a new vial of strips. Do not use Element
ʰ
Multi test strips and vial after the discard date.
5. Avoid getting dirt, food, and water on the test strip. Do not handle test strips with
wet hands.
6. Do not use the test strips after the expiry date printed on the package or vial since it
may cause inaccurate results.
7. Do not bend, cut, or alter the test strip.
8. Element
ʰ
Multi test strips are for single use only. Do not re-use.
9. Do not test at the following temperature condition:
- Cholesterol strips : below 18℃(64℉) or above 30℃(86℉).
- glucose strip : below 10℃(50℉) or above 40℃(104℉)
10. Do not test with humidity below 10% or above 90%.
11. Refer to additional information in the Element
ʰ
Multi test strip package.
12. Avoid getting dirt, food, and water on the color-coding label (backside of glucose
test strip).
13. Discard the used test strips carefully according to the local regulations.
Blood application and
Test area
The Element
ʰ
Multi glucose test strip is equal to Element
<5
blood glucose test strip.
The Element
<5
glucose test strip can used with an Element
ʰ
Multi meter and Element
<5
meter for glucose measuring test.
Lipid
Lipid
Lipid
Lipid
Lipid

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ElementʰMulti Test Strip Information
1-1. Total Cholesterol
LIMITATIONS OF SYSTEM for cholesterol test
Profile Test Strips provide accurate results when the following constraints
are observed:
• Do not use neonate samples
Please note the following interferences that may affect the results:
• Extremes in hematocrit may affect test results. Hematocrit levels less than 30 % may
cause falsely high reading and hematocrit levels greater than 55 % may cause
falsely low reading.
• Interferences: Acetaminophen, uric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and other
reducing substances (when occurring in normal blood or normal therapeutic concen-
trations) do not significantly affect results. However, abnormally high concentrations
in blood may cause inaccurately high results.
• Only EDTA and Heparin containing tubes are recommended as an anticoagulant
tube.
• Total cholesterol may be decreased by dopamine and gentisic acid.
• HDL-cholesterol may be decreased by dopamine.
• Triglyceride may be decreased by dopamine and Methyldopa.
Performance Characteristics:
The performance of the cholesterol test strip has been evaluated in laboratory and in
clinical tests (Please refer to strip instructions for use for more details).
Testing Range: The test range of Element
ʰ
Multi is 100 ~ 400 mg/dL (2.59-10.36mmol/L)
for total cholesterol, 25~80mg/dL (0.65-2.08mmol/L) for HDL-cholesterol and
70~600 mg/dL (0.80-6.86mmol/L) for Triglyceride.
Accuracy
Sample Type
Capillary
Regression line
Y=0.9871x+2.2856
slope
0.9871
y-interceptor
2.2856
R2
0.9842
Regression line
Y=0.9732x+1.4038
slope
0.9732
y-interceptor
1.4038
R2
0.9656
Regression line
Y=0.9975x+1.3080
slope
0.9975
y-interceptor
1.3080
R2
0.9816
2-1. Total cholesterol
Mean Conc (mg/dL)
SD (mg/dL)
CV (%)
178.6
8.4
4.7
271.5
10.4
3.8
2-2. HDL-cholesterol
Mean Conc (mg/dL)
SD (mg/dL)
CV (%)
49.8
3.0
5.9
25.2
1.6
6.3
2-3. Triglyceride
Mean Conc (mg/dL)
SD (mg/dL)
CV (%)
120.8
5.3
4.4
267.4
10.2
3.8
2-1. Total cholesterol
Mean Conc (mg/dL)
SD (mg/dL)
CV (%)
150.3
2.2
1.5
250.6
3.6
1.4
2-2. HDL-cholesterol
Mean Conc (mg/dL)
SD (mg/dL)
CV (%)
60.1
2.1
3.5
30.0
1.4
4.7
2-3. Triglyceride
Mean Conc (mg/dL)
SD (mg/dL)
CV (%)
120.5
2.9
2.4
250.5
2.8
1.4
1-2. HDL-Cholesterol
Sample Type
Capillary
1-3. Triglyceride
Sample Type
Capillary
Regression line
Y=0.9257x+8.4998
slope
0.9257
y-interceptor
8.4998
R2
0.8815
1-4. LDL-Cholesterol
Precision
- Precision Results for Human Serum samples tested for 20 days.
- Precision Results for Control Solutions.
Sample Type
Capillary

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Element
ʰ
Multi Test Strip Information
LIMITATIONS OF SYSTEM for glucose test
The Element
ʰ
Multi Glucose Test Strips provide accurate results when
the following constraints are observed:
• Do not use neonate samples.
• Inaccurate results may occur when in shock, hypotensive, hyperglycemic, or
hyperosmolar state with or without ketosis.
• Glucose test strips used above altitudes of 10,000 feet will have an effect on
test results.
Please note the following interferences that may affect test results:
• Element
ʰ
Multi Glucose test strip results can be used with hematocrit
levels in the range of 20% to 60%. If the hematocrit range is out of the
range(20%~60%), then the test results may be lower or higher than actual
value.
• Interferences: Acetaminophen, Uric and, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), and other
reducing substances when occurring in normal blood or normal therapeutic
concentrations do not significantly affect results. However, abnormally high
concentrations may cause inaccurately high results.
• Lipemic samples; Cholesterol up to 500 mg/dL or triglyceride up to 3000mg/dl
do not significantly affect the results. Values beyond these levels should be
interpreted with caution.
• Blood samples that contain a high concentration of dissolved oxygen may
lower the test result.
• EDTA containing tube is recommended as an anticoagulant tube.
Performance Characteristics:
The performance of the glucose test strips has been evaluated in laboratory and
in clinical tests (Please refer to strip instructions for use for more details).
Measurement Range: The measurement range of the
Element
ʰ
Multi Glucose
Testing is 10 to 600 mg/dL (0.6-33.3mmol/L).
Accuracy:
The accuracy results obtained with the
Element
ʰ
Multi glucose and cholesterol
measuring system were compared to glucose results obtained with the Hitachi
meter 747, a laboratory instrument. Glucose levels were measured on 160
patients at three different clinical centers.
System accuracy results for glucose concentration <75 mg/dL (4.2 mmol/L)
System accuracy results for glucose concentration ≥ 75 mg/dL(4.2 mmol/L)
Precision:
Precision Results for venous blood samples.
Within ± 5mg/dL
(within ± 0.28 mmol/L)
20/28(71%)
Within ± 10mg/dL
(within ± 0.56 mmol/L)
26/28 (93%)
Within ± 15mg/dL
(within ± 0.83 mmol/L)
28/28 (100 %)
Within ± 5mg/dL
76/132(58%)
Within ± 10mg/dL
111/132(84%)
Within ± 15mg/dL
128/132 (97%)
Within ± 20mg/dL
132/132(100%)
Mean (mg/dL)
CV (%)
40
3.7
81
2.7
135
3.1
233
3.3
350
1.8
Precision Results for control solutions.
Mean (mg/dL)
CV (%)
47
3.3
106
3.1
307
3.1

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Setting Your Meter
Battery Use
The Element
ʰ
Multi requires two(2) AAA 1.5 volt alkaline batteries.
When to replace the batteries:
The meter will give you an indication on the display that the batteries need to be
changed. When the battery icon is displayed, please change the batteries to high
quality alkaline batteries. It is recommended to keep a spare set of batteries on
hand. To extend battery life, remove the test strip as soon as a result is displayed.
How to install /replace the batteries:
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the Element
ʰ
Multi.
2. Remove old batteries from the compartment and safely discard.
3. Insert the new batteries into the battery compartment as marked on the
inside compartment.
4.Close the battery cover. To make sure the batteries were installed
correctly, push either one of the two buttons on the front of the meter to turn
the Element
ʰ
Multi on.
<Follow Action>
1. Check your meter with the control solution.
2. Perform your test again.
Caution
Remove both batteries from the battery compartment and dispose of them according to
your institution's guidelines.
Setting Your Meter
Setting Mode
It is recommended to set your Element
ʰ
Multi meter properly before using.
The meter enters setting mode with a beep sound
by pressing the mode ( ) button for 3 or more
seconds in the stand-by status. Press Mode ( )
button for the next step.
Caution
Make sure that the date and time are set properly to enable your data to be stored and
downloaded properly.
By pressing Up( ▲) or Down ( ▼) button, adjust
year and press Mode ( ) button.
By pressing UP( ▲) or Down ( ▼) button, adjust
date, month and time, and then press Mode ( )
button.

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Setting Your Meter
By pressing Up(▲) or
Down(▼) button, select testing
unit and press Mode ( )
button.
By pressing Up(▲) or Down(▼
) button, select temperature
unit and press Mode ( )
button.
By pressing Up(▲) or Down(▼) button, select average
date and press Mode ( ) button.
By pressing Up(▲) or Down(▼) button, select Alarm
ON/OFF and press Mode ( ) button.
If you select Alarm ON, you can set the time by pressing
Up(▲) or Down(▼) button, and press Mode ( )
button(you can set 2 alarms).
By Pressing ▲▼, select print ON/OFF and press
Mode( ). If you select ‘ON’ and press Mode( )
button to active it. If you select print, this setting mode is
completed.
Note : This average date is applied to glucose
testing only.
Checking the system with control solution
Quality control by control solution
Control testing, also known as quality control testing, is used to ensure all the
parts of the test system are working properly together and the test results are
accurate and reliable within the limits of the system. Contact customer support of
local representative.
The users should follow their facility's policies on when controls should be tested
(for example: with each new test strip lot; monthly as a continued check on
storage conditions;whenever issues (storage,operator,or other) are identified or
there are questions about the results).
The control solution should be used
• Whenever you suspect the meter or test strip is not functioning properly.
• If your blood glucose test results are not consistent with your symptoms or if
you think they are not accurate.
• If you have dropped the meter
• For quality control at the point of care
• For teaching or learning the system
Note:
The Element
ʰ
Multi Control Solutions are sold separately.
The TC(Level 1, Level 2), TG(Level 1, Level 2) and HDL (Level 1, Level 2) control
solutions can be obtained.

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Checking the system with control solution
Caution
Please check the expiry date on the instructions for use provided with each
control solution.
Total Cholesterol strip or profile test strip in Total Cholesterol test area should
be used only Total Cholesterol control level 1, level 2. HDL Cholesterol strip
or profile test strip in HDL Cholesterol test area should be used only HDL
Cholesterol control level 1, level 2.
Triglyceride strip or profile test strip in triglyceride test area should be used
only triglyceride control level 1, level 2.
Glucose test strip should be used only glucose control solution Low, Normal
and High.
It is recommended that the control solution is stored at room temperature
before testing.
Caution
The radiation of RFID ( ) recognition is within 2cm.
The meter will revert back to stand-by status if there is no operation within 5 seconds.
• Profile test
Testing procedure
1. Insert the test strip and press mode( ) button.
2. Place the RFID-tag on the strip vial to the
area of the RFID symbol ( ) on the meter.
Checking the system with control solution
3. Check the code number on the display of the meter with
that on the strip vial.
5. In 5 seconds the symbol of sample blood is blinking.
6. Place a drop of solution on a clean and
dry surface (for example: the lid of your
test strip vial).
7. Apply the prepared control solution to the
test strip by using capillary rod.
8. Apply the control solution to the test area.
Caution : If you want to test all three test items (TC, HDL
and TG), please collect the control solution with
each capillary rod.
Caution : Whenever you change the test strip vial,
Please follow the code recognition procedure.
9. The test results will be displayed in 2 minutes.
4. Press Up( ▲) button and the meter displays the symbol of
control solution( ).

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Checking the system with control solution
• Glucose test
Testing procedure
1. Shake the control solution before use.
2. Discard the 1st drop of control solution, this will
eliminate any residue.
3. Place a drop of control solution on a clean and dry
surface(ex. The lid of the test strip vial).
4. Insert a test strip into the port firmly and press
Up(▲) button. The symbol of control solution
( ) will appear on the display of meter. This
will allow you to differentiate between a control
solution test and an actual blood test for future
reference.
5. Apply the test strip to the control solution.
Checking the system with control solution
6. Results appear in 3 seconds. Compare the
result to the range printed on the test strip vial,
the results should fall within that range.
Testing tips:
• Please make a test after reading the instructions for use of control solution
thoroughly.
• Keep clean of the test area on the meter.
• Keep test strips and control solutions in proper condition according to the
instructions for use provided, such as expiry date, storage condition and so
forth.
• Before testing, make sure that the test strips and the meter for lipid profile
are at the temperature of 18-30℃(64-86℉) and those for glucose at
10-40℃(50-104℉).
Caution
If your control solution tset result is out of range, please follow the next steps before
contacting customer support:
• Check the expiry dates on all the products you are using.
• Try another control solution test.
• If this tset result is out of range, try another control solution test with a new unopened
vial of strips.
• After following the appropriate steps and the control solution tset result is out of range,
do not perform a test. Please contact the infopia customer service at [phone]
or [email protected].
• The control solution range is not the recommended range for your test.
• Discard the used control solution and the test strips carefully according to the local
regulations.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR LANCING DEVICEChecking the system with LipidProfile check strip
PRECAUTIONS
• Never use a lancet that has been used by someone else. This could lead to
contamination.
• If the lancing device is to be used by another person, the unit must be properly
disinfected and a new tip and lancet must be used.
• Do not leave the lancet in the device after use.
• A new lancet must only be placed into the lancing device directly before testing.
• This device has many small parts and could be a choking hazard for children if
swallowed.
• In the case of hospital use, hospitals need to consult their own infection control
protocols in order to avoid any contamination.
• Always dispose of the used lancet in a biohazard garbage container.
Depth Indicator/Adjustable Tip Lancet Holder
Clear Tip
Ejection System Sliding Barrel
Release Button
COMPONENTS
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ȵ
ȵ
ȵ
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Caution
To get the accurate result, the meter should be checked in room temperature(23~25
0
C).
Keep the LipidProfile check-strip out of dirict sunlight for accurate test.
Caution
LipidProfile check strip test is no substitute for control solution test.
Check your ElementʰMulti meter with LipidProfile check-strip
Insert LipidProfile check-strip and press and
buttons at same time over 3 seconds. Check-
mode will be operated.
If your meter is working properly, “ooo” will be
displayed.
If your meter or check strip has a problem, “Err”
will be displayed. Please contact your local
representative, if “Err” persists.
When your meter has a problem.
Before first use.
When the test rusults of Element
ʰ
Multi are higher or lower than your symtoms.

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HOW TO USE
Wash your hands carefully with warm water to increase the circulation of the
blood into the fingers.
Dry hands thoroughly until the finger to be pricked is completely dry. Please read
the following steps with corresponding illustrations to understand how to use the
lancing device.
1. Unscrew the tip of the lancing device by turning it
counter-clockwise while holding the base firmly.
2. With two fingers, pull out the lancet carrier and hold
it in place.
3. While holding the lancet carrier, insert a new sterile
lancet into the bottom of lancet carrier.
5. Put the tip of the lancing device back on and turn it
clockwise.
4. Twist the cap of the lancet off. RECOMMENDED AVAILABLE LANCETS
Some general sterilized lancets are BD-Ultra Fine, Cleanlet Fine, E-Z Ject, G-P
Lite, Microlet, Monolet, One Touch, Soft Touch, Therasense, Ultra TLC and Unilet
GP, Gentlet.
Note: Some less known lancets may not work properly with the lancing device
due to their dimensions.
Please, contact your supplier to make sure you are using proper lancets.
6. Hold the tip firmly in one hand then pull out the
sliding barrel with the other hand. This will cock the
lancing device.
7. Place the lancing device in place. Hold the lancing
device firmly against the side of the finger, with the
cap resting on the finger. (The harder it is pressed,
the deeper the puncture is.) Press the release button
to take a sample.
8. Unscrew the tip of the lancing device by turning it
counter-clockwise.
9. Push the lancet ejector forward with the thumb and
simultaneously pull out the sliding barrel to dispose
of the used lancet in a proper biohazard container.
Click

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Testing Your Blood
Venouse whole blood and serum process for Profile test
For venous whole blood and serum, acceptable anti-coagulants are
EDTA, heparin and these samples may be stored at 4℃~20℃(39℉
~68℉) for three days.
Please follow the procedure below.
1. Allow blood sample to reach room temperature.
2. Anti-coagulated blood should be mixed well prior to testing.
3. Remove the stopper from the holder and collect the sample 
by using pipette.
4. Apply the sample to the test strip.
Optional method
- Take out a drop of blood sample on a clean container.
- Apply your blood sample to the Element
ʰ
Multi Profile strip and do not take off capillary
rod until you get the beep sound. The test will automatically start.
Caution
You may get an inaccurate result if the blood sample is not completely fill in a single
action.
Caution :
Do not freeze the samples, but store at4ŭinstead and test quickly.
Please test freshly collected samples. If the samples are not fresh, LPL(lipoprotein
lipase) or LCAT(lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase) may affect the form of lipoprotein.
Testing Your Blood - Preparation
Caution
1) To reduce the chance of infection.
• The lancing device and sterile lancets should NOT be shared with others.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet.
• Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the lancing
device.
2) Do not operate the meter in direct sunlight.
3) Practice using the lancing device and become accustomed with its use.
Wash your hands with warm and clean water with soap. Dry your hands completely
before testing.
Blood testing
A strip instructions for use is included with each box of test strips.
Please read the strip instructions for use along with this section completely and
carefully before testing.
Testing supplies
To perform a blood test you need:
• Element
ʰ
Multi meter
• Test strips
• Sterile lancet
• Capillary rod
• Lancing device

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Testing Your Blood
1. Cholesterol test
When you collect the sample, please use the capillary rod provided with the test
strip package. Make sure enough sample has been collected to the capillary rod.
Apply your blood sample to the Profile strip and do not take off capillary rod until
you get the beep sound. The test will be started automatically.
Place your fingertip to the top edge of glucose test
strip and do not take off until you get the beep
sound.The test will be started automatically.
2. Glucose test
Caution
If blood is stained outside the sample area, carefully wipe the stain out with a tissue.
Do not allow the wiping tissue to touch the open end of the sample area of the collecting leg.
[ Correct ] [Incorrect ]
Caution
You may get an inaccurate result if the blood sample is not completely fill in a single
action.
Capillary blood process
Correct Applying Blood
Completely Filled
Incorrect
Poorly filled
Correct
Incorrect
Test Procedure
1. Test for profile strips
Make sure the code number matches the code
on the strip vial
Place RFID-tag on the strip vial to the area of the
RFID symbol ( )on the meter.
The meter displays the code number and the
testing symbols ( , , )
together. In 5 seconds the meter automatically
enters into testing mode.
Insert a profile test strip and press mode
( )button.
Please apply the sample to the total cholesterol
test area of test strip until you hear beep sound.
Then, the symbol, disappears.

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Test Procedure
Please apply the sample to the HDL-cholestrol
test area of test strip until you hear beep sound.
Then, the symbol, disappears.
Please apply the sample to the triglyceride test
area of test strip until you hear beep sound.
Then, the symbol, disappears.
The meter displays , blinking in
order, which means it is under test.
In the case of calculated LDL-cholesterol, if
density of triglyceride is over 350mg/dL, it can't
be measured.
Total cholesterol is displayed with 3 times
of buzzing sound.
In order to check each test item, please press up or down button. You can
check out each result of Total Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol and Triglyceride.
Test Procedure
2. Test for each single item
1) Total Cholesterol test
Insert a total cholesterol test strip and press
mode ( )button.
The meter displays the code number and the
testing symbols ( ) together.
In 5 seconds the meter automatically enters into
testing mode.
The symbol of blood is blinking.
Make sure code number matches the code on
the strip vial.
Place the RFID-tag on the strip vial to the area of
the RFID symbol ( )on the meter.

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Test Procedure
The meter displays , blinking in order,
which means it is currently undergoing tests.
When the test is completed (in 2 minutes), the
meter displays the test result of with the
symbol.
2) HDL-Cholesterol test
The meter displays the code number and the
testing symbols ( ) together. In 5 seconds the
meter automatically enters into testing mode.
Insert a HDL-Cholesterol test strip and press
mode ( )button.
Make sure code number matches the code on
the strip vial.
Place the RFID-tag on the strip bottle to the area
of the RFID symbol ( )on the meter.
Test Procedure
The symbol of blood is blinking.
Please apply the sample to the test area of
test strip until you hear beep sound.
The meter displays , blinking in
order, which means it is under test.
When the test is completed (in about 2 minutes),
the meter displays the test result of with
the symbol.

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Test Procedure
3) Triglyceride test
The symbol of blood is blinking.
Please apply the sample to the test area of
test strip until you hear beep sound.
The meter displays the code number and the
testing symbols ( ) together. In 5 seconds the
meter automatically enters into testing mode.
Make sure code number matches the code on
the strip vial.
Insert a triglyceride test strip and press mode
( ) button.
Place the RFID-tag on the strip bottle to the area
of the RFID symbol ( ) on the meter.
Test Procedure
The meter displays , blinking in
order, which means it is under test.
When the test is completed (in about 2 minutes), the
meter displays the test result of with the symbol.

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Caution
1. If the code is not displayed after 3 seconds, pull the test strip out of the port and restart
the procedure from the beginning.
2. If the codes on the display and that on the test vial do not match, try another new strip.
If the mismatch persists, please contact your local representative for help.
3. If the meter does not power on, pull the test strip out of the port and re-insert the test strip.
4. Avoid testing under direct sunlight for more accurate test result.
5. If you apply your sample too early, error message will appear on the display(refer to
page 47)
The symbol of blood is blinking.
Test Procedure
Once the sample is applied, the meter displays
3, 2, 1 in order.
Then, the meter completes the test with the test result.
3.Test for glucose
Make sure code number on display of the meter correspond
with that on the tset strip vial. The color coding label of the back
on the test strip automatically indicates the code number in this
system.
Firmly insert the glucose test glucose test strip into the test port
of Element
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Multi meter and then the power will automatically
turn on with the code number, temperature and time.
Glucose test strip Discard Function
1. After checking your test result, turn the meter upside down and slide the
ejector button twice forward to remove the test strip from the meter.
2. Discard the used strip and lancet to a proper place, according to the local
regulation.
Caution
1. If you push the discard button forward too much, it may be damaged.
2. Do not give strong impact to meter.