Kernel Multi Check User manual

Table of Contents
What is GCUHb Monitoring System for? .............................................................. 3
Important Information.............................................................................................................. 4
Items in the Package.................................................................................................................. 6
Items Need to be Purchased Separately .................................................................................. 6
Getting to Know GCUHb Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid /
Hemoglobin Multi-Function Monitoring System .................................................................... 7
Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Test Strips ...................... 7
Setting Up Your GCUHb Multi-Function Monitoring System ............................. 8
Setting Date and Time............................................................................................................. 8
Checking the Unit of Measurement....................................................................................... 9
Changing the Unit of Measurement ...................................................................................... 10
The Batteries Installation....................................................................................................... 10
Using Check Strip to Check the Meter.................................................................................. 11
Control Check with Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Control Solutions 12
When to Run a Control Check with Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Control Solutions? 12
Items You Need..................................................................................................................... 12
Steps for Running a Glucose Control Check ........................................................................ 12
Steps for Running a Cholesterol Control Check ................................................................... 14
Steps for Running a Uric Acid Control Check ....................................................................... 15
How to Read the Label on the Test Strip Vial?...................................................................... 19
Analyzing Your Control Results............................................................................................. 20
Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Testing ............................................. 21
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Steps for Running a Hemoglobin Control Check .................................................................. 17

Structure of Puncturer and Lancet ........................................................................................ 22
Steps for Using the Puncturer............................................................................................... 23
Testing Your Blood Glucose Level......................................................................................... 24
Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results.................................................................. 26
Testing Your Blood Cholesterol Level.................................................................................... 27
Understanding Your Blood Cholesterol Test Results............................................................. 29
Testing Your Blood Uric Acid Level........................................................................................ 30
Understanding Your Blood Uric Acid Test Results................................................................. 32
Using the Meter Memory.......................................................................................................... 36
Review the Stored Glucose Test Results.............................................................................. 36
Review the Stored Cholesterol Test Results......................................................................... 37
Review the Stored Uric Acid Test Results ............................................................................. 37
Deleting the Stored Memory of Blood Glucose / Cholesterol / Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Test Results 39
Taking Care of Your Meter ....................................................................................................... 39
Maintaining the Meter............................................................................................................ 39
The Battery Replacement ..................................................................................................... 39
Cleaning the Meter................................................................................................................ 40
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................ 40
Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 46
Customer Services................................................................................................................... 48
Labeling and Information......................................................................................................... 48
Preparing the Puncturer (Lancing Device)............................................................................ 21
Items You Need..................................................................................................................... 21
Testing Your Blood Hemoglobin Level ................................................................................. 33
Understanding Your Blood Hemoglobin Test Results............................................................. 3
Review the Stored Hemoglobin Test Results............................................................................. 38
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What is GCUHb Monitoring System for?
The self-testing GCUHb Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid/Hemoglobin
Multi-Function Monitoring System is designed for in vitro diagnostic use only
(external use only). The system is for healthcare professionals and persons with diabetes
or hypercholesterolemia or hyperuricemia to measure glucose, cholesterol and uric acid
values in fresh capillary wholeblood from finger stick quantitatively. Frequent monitoring of
whole blood glucose, cholesterol, uric acid and hemoglobin is an adjunct to the care of
persons with diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and hyperuricemia.Simply apply a drop of blood to the test
strip, the test result will be displayed on the screen after 10 seconds for glucose, 150 seconds
for cholesterol and 20 seconds for uric acid and 10 seconds for hemoglobin.
The
GCUHb Monitoring System is suitable for diabetes, hypercholesterolemia
and hyperuricemia management at home or professional use.
The GCUHb meter can only be used with Blood Glucose, Cholesterol
,Uric Acid and Hemoglobin Test Strips. The use of any other test strips may give
incorrect results.
 Before using the products to test your blood glucose, cholesterol ,uric acid and hemoglobin levels,
read all the instructions carefully. It includes all the information you need to know in order
to o get the accurate blood glucose, cholesterol and uric acid readings.
Do not change your medical plan without doctor’s approval.The
GCUHb Monitoring
System should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and
hyperuricemia or for the test of newborns.
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Important Information
Blood specimens containing ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) greater than 5mg/dL, uric acid greater
than 20mg/dL, acetaminophen greater than 15mg/dL, L-Dopa greater than 1.25 mg/dL,
Dopamine greater than 3 mg/dL, Methyl-Dopa greater than 5 mg/dL, Glibenclimide greater
than 10 mg/dL, creatinine greater than 20 mg/dL and Billirubin greater than 20 mg/dL may
give inaccurate glucose results.
Blood specimens containing ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) greater than 5mg/dL, acetaminophen
greater than 15mg/dL, L-Dopa greater than 1.25 mg/dL, Dopamine greater than 3 mg/dL,
Methyl-Dopa greater than 5 mg/dL, Glibenclimide greater than 10 mg/dL, creatinine greater
than 20 mg/dL and Billirubin greater than 20 mg/dL may give inaccurate cholesterol results.
Blood specimens containing ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) greater than 5mg/dL, acetaminophen
greater than 15mg/dL, L-Dopa greater than 1.25 mg/dL, Dopamine greater than 3 mg/dL,
Methyl-Dopa greater than 5 mg/dL, Glibenclimide greater than 10 mg/dL, creatinine greater
than 20 mg/dL and Billirubin greater than 1.85 mg/dL may give inaccurate uric acid results.
Cholesterol up to 500 mg/dL or triglycerides up to 3000 mg/dL do not significantly affect
the glucose results. Grossly lipaemic patient samples have not been tested and are not
recommended for testing glucose level with the GCUHb Monitoring System.
Hematocrit (percentage of red blood cells in your blood) below 30% or higher than 55% was
found to cause a higher or lower reading, respectively. No significant effect on the reading
was found for hematocrits in the blood sample between 30% and 55%.
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The monitoring system will not work properly at altitudes greater than 8,000 feet.
The System is designed to use at temperatures between 57.2°F and 104°F (14°C and 40°C)
and below 85% of relative humidity. If you use the system outside the proposed conditions, it
can give false results.
Be sure to store the test strips between 40°F and 86°F (4°C and 30°C) and avoid direct
sunlight.
Be sure to follow your local regulations for proper disposal of used test strips and lancets.
Do not use this meter in a dry environment, especially if synthetic materials are present.
Synthetic clothes, carpets, etc., may cause damaging static discharges in a dry environment.
Do not use this meter near cellular or cordless telephones, walkie talkies, garage door
openers, radio transmitters, or other electrical or electronical equipment that are sources of
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper operation of the meter.
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Items in the Package
GCUHb Meter GCUHb User’s Manual
Puncturer (lancing device) Log Book
Lancets Check Strip
Wallet Two AAA Batteries
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Items Need to be Purchased Separately
Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Uric Acid and Hemoglobin Test Strips
(comes with a code key)
Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid Control Solutions (normal).
(3 ml for glucose and uric acid；1 ml for cholesterol and 1 ml for Hemoglobin)

Getting to Know GCUHb Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/
Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Multi-Function Monitoring System
mmol/L( mol/L))
Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Test Strips
5 mm
Sample target area Sample target area
Strip handle
(You may touch here)
(You may apply your
blood on either side
of the sample target
area.)
Contact bars(Insert this
end to the test strip slot
on the meter)
Target area
(You must fill the
whole white area
with blood)
Sample target area Sample target area
Strip handle
(You may touch here)
(You may apply your
blood on either side
of the sample target
area.)
Contact bars(Insert this
end to the test strip slot
on the meter)
Target area
(You must fill the
whole black area
with blood)
Sample target area Sample target area
Strip handle
(You may touch here)
(You may apply your
blood on either side
of the sample target
area.)
Contact bars(Insert this
end to the test strip slot
on the meter)
Target area
(You must fill the
whole yellow area
with blood)
Sample target area
Strip handle
(You may touch here)
Contact bars(Insert this
end to the test strip slot
on the meter)
Target area
(You must fill the
whole white area
with blood)
Hemoglobin
(g/dL)
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Setting Up Your GCUHb Multi-Function Monitoring
System Setting Date and Time
NOTE:
When you install the batteries into the meter every time or replace the batteries, the meter
will enter setting mode automatically. You can set correct time and date before you begin
testing.
6. When you finish
setting,the meter
will turn off
automatically in
30 seconds.
1. The meter will automatically enterthe
setting mode after you install the batteries.
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3. Press “S” button to
obtain correct month.
4. Press “M” button to confirm the
month setting and shift to the date setting.
5. Repeat the same steps to set
the date,hour and minute.
2. The month will flash.

Checking the Unit of Measurement
Before you get started…
GCUHb meter can measure your blood glucose and cholesterol in metric unit, mmol/L
or milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL; GCUHb meter can measure your uric acid in metric
unit, μmol/L or milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL. GCUHb meter can measuse your
hemoglobin in metric unit,mmol/L or grams per deciliter,g/dL.You should check this setting every
time you put batteries into your meter.
Ensure that unit changing switch is in the “down” position to read unit in mg/dL(g/dL).
In the “down” position, the switch has been pushed toward the middle of the battery
compartment.
NOTE:
The unit of blood glucose and cholesterol test results displayed on the screen is either mg/dL
or mmol/L, depending on which unit of measurement you have selected. The mmol/L results
always include a decimal point; mg/dL results do not include a decimal point.
The unit of blood uric acid test result displayed on the screen is either mg/dL or μmol/L,
depending on which unit of measurement you have selected. The mg/dL results always
include a decimal point; μmol/L results do not include a decimal point.
The unit of blood hemoglobin test results displayed on the screen is either g/dL or mmol/L,
depending on which unit of measurement you have selected. The mmol/L results always include
a decimal point; g/dL results do not include a decimal point.
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3. Insert batteries and slide battery cover back.
The Batteries Installation
NOTE:
Your meter comes with two AAA size batteries (1.5V).
Changing the Unit of Measurement
1. Slide battery cover off the back of the meter and remove batteries.
2.
There is a unit-changing switch in battery compartment. Use a screwdriver to adjust the
switch.If you push it up,the glucose,cholesterol and hemoglobin unit changes to mmol/L;
the uric acid unit changes from mg/dL to μmol/L. If you pull it down, the glucose, cholesterol
and uric acid unit is mg/dL ; the hemoglobin unit is g/dL.
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1. Slide battery cover off from the back of the meter.
2. Insert two AAA size batteries (1.5V) into battery slot.
3. Slide battery cover back.
CAUTIONS:
◎Make sure the “+” and “-“ ends of the batteries match the marks in the battery
compartment.
◎Always replace both batteries at same time. Both batteries should be the same brand.
Using Check Strip to Check the Meter
You would need to use the check strip to check the meter when
You use GCUHb Monitoring System for the first time.
You drop the meter.
You think there is something wrong with the results you got and you want to check whether
meter and test strips are working correctly or not.
1. Insert the check strip into the test strip slot on the meter.
2.
The screen should display ”OK”. If “X” appears on the screen, remove the check
strip and reinsert it. If “X”displays again, stop the test and call our customer
support.
OK
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Glucose control solution
.
Steps for Running a Glucose Control Check
CAUTIONS:
◎Always check the glucose code key number to make sure it matches the number labeled
on the test strip vial when you run a glucose control test. Otherwise you may get incorrect
results.
◎Always write down the opening date of your vial and test strip vial
Both of them are good for only 3 months after first opening or until the expiration date,
whichever comes first.
Control Check with Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Control Solutions
When to Run a Control Check with Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid
/ Hemoglobin Control Solutions?
You think there is something wrong with the glucose, cholesterol ,uric acid or hemoglobin
measurement you got and you want to check whether meter and test strips are working correctly.
Items You Need
Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid / Hemoglobin Control Solutions
GCUHb Meter
Blood Glucose Test Strips
Blood Cholesterol Test Strips
Blood Uric Acid Test Strips
Glucose/ Cholesterol/ Uric Acid/ Hemoglobin Code Keys in the test strips box
◎The result will be stored in memory and appear just like the blood glucose result.
Blood Hemoglobin Test Strips
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.
Insert the code key come with the glucose test strips into
the code key slot on the back of the meter.
2. Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial quickly.
3. Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on the meter. The
, then the blood
Glu Code
6005
Cautions:
Make sure that the code number shown on the screen is the same as the code number
printed on the glucose test strip vial, otherwise you may get incorrect measurement.
4.
Hold the glucose control solution bottle upside down, slowly squeeze the
bottle to form a small drop, discard the first drop of the solution, let the
second drop touch the edge of the sample target area on the test strip.
The control solution will be drawn into the reaction zone automatically.
5. You will hear a “Beep” sound. Close the cap of the control solution
immediately. The meter starts to count down 10 seconds then show
your result on the screen.
6. Check if the displayed glucose value falls within
the acceptable range shown on the test strip vial.
7. Remove the test strip from the meter and discard it.
Glu
pm pm
mg/dL
Glu
80
symbol along with date.Glu
pm
meter will first display code number
pm
Glu
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Cautions:
Make sure that the code number shown on the screen is the same as the code number
printed on the Cholesterol test strip vial, otherwise you may get incorrect measurement.
1.
2.
3.
Steps for Running a Cholesterol Control Check
CAUTIONS:
Always check the Cholesterol code key number to make sure it matches the number
labeled on the test strip vial when you run a Cholesterol control test. Otherwise you may
get incorrect results.
Always write down the opening date of your Cholesterol control solution vial and test strip
vial. Both of them are good for only 2 months after first opening or until the expiration date,
whichever comes first.
The result will be stored in memory and appear just like the blood cholesterol result.
Insert the cholesterol code key into the code key slot on the back of the meter.
Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial quickly.
Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on the meter.
Themeter will first display code number ,
then the bloodsymbol along with date
.
CHOL Code
9005
CHOL
pm
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Steps for Running a Uric Acid Control Check
CAUTIONS:
Always check the Uric Acid code key number to make sure it matches the number labeled
on the test strip vial when you run a Uric Acid control test. Otherwise you may get incorrect
results.
Always write down the opening date of your Uric Acid control solution vial and test strip vial.
Both of them are good for only 2 months after first opening or until the expiration date,
whichever comes first.
The result will be stored in memory and appear just like the blood uric acid result.
4. Hold the Cholesterol control solution bottle upside down,slowly
squeeze the bottle to form a small drop, discard the first drop of the
solution, let the second drop touch the edge of the sample target area
on the test strip.The control solution will be drawn into the reaction zone
automatically.
5. You will hear a “Beep” sound. Close the cap of the control solution
immediately.The meter starts to count down 150 seconds then show
your result on the screen.
6. Check if the displayed cholesterol value falls within the
acceptable range shown on the test strip vial.
7.
Remove the test strip from the meter and discard it.
CHOL
pm pm
mg/dL
CHOL
pm
CHOL
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85 50
1. Insert the uric acid code key into the code key slot on the back of the meter.
2.
Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial quickly.
3.
Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on the meter.
The meter will first display code number ,
UA
8004
then the blood symbol along with date
.
UA
Cautions:
Make sure that the code number shown on the screen is the same as the code number
printed on the Uric Acid test strip vial, otherwise you may get incorrect measurement.
4.
Hold the Uric Acid control solution bottle upside down, slowly squeeze the
bottle to form a small drop, discard the first drop of the solution, let the second
drop touch the edge of the sample target area on the test strip. The control
solution will be drawn into the reaction zone automatically.
5.
You will hear a “Beep” sound. Close the cap of the control solution
immediately. The meter starts to count down 20 seconds then show
your result on the screen.
6. Check if the displayed uric acid value falls within the
acceptable range shown on the test strip vial.
7. Remove the test strip from the meter and discard it.
UA
855
5.6
0
20
UA
855 0
pm
UA
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Cautions:
Make sure that the code number shown on the screen is the same as the code number
printed on the Hemoglobin test strip vial, otherwise you may get incorrect measurement.
1.
2.
3.
Steps for Running a Hemoglobin Control Check
CAUTIONS:
Always check the Hemoglobin code key number to make sure it matches the number
labeled on the test strip vial when you run a Hemoglobin control test. Otherwise you may
get incorrect results.
Always write down the opening date of your Hemoglobin control solution vial and test strip
vial. Both of them are good for only 2 months after first opening or until the expiration date,
whichever comes first.
The result will be stored in memory and appear just like the blood cholesterol result.
Insert the hemoglobin code key into the code key slot on the back of the meter.
Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial quickly.
Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on the meter.
The meter will first display code number ,
then the blood symbol along with date
.
Hb Code
8702
Hb
pm
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4. Hold the Hemoglobin control solution bottle upside down,slowly
squeeze the bottle to form a small drop, discard the first drop of the
solution, let the second drop touch the edge of the sample target area
on the test strip.The control solution will be drawn into the reaction zone
automatically.
5. You will hear a “Beep” sound. Close the cap of the control solution
immediately.The meter starts to count down 10 seconds then show
your result on the screen.
6. Check if the displayed Hemoglobin value falls within
the acceptable range shown on the test strip vial.
7.
Remove the test strip from the meter and discard it.
Hb
pm pm
g/dL
Hb
pm
Hb
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SH101-25
Hemoglobin
Lot.NO:GS50810A
Control(N):3-6 mg/dL
Control(H
Exp. Date:2007/03
(Example)
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3026
Lot.NO:GS50810A
Control(N):3-6 mg/dL
Control(H):7.8-11.3 mg/dL
Exp. Date:2007/03
(Example)
Code number of this lot
of test strip
The measured Glucose
level using the control
solution should fall within
the specified ranges.
Expiry date YYYY/MM
You should fill in the
opening date here.
8004
Lot.NO:GS50810A
Control(N):3-6 mg/dL
Control(H):7.8-11.3 mg/dL
Exp. Date:2007/03
(Example)
Code number of this lot
of test strip
The measured Uric Acid
level using the control
solution should fall within
the specified ranges.
Expiry date YYYY/MM
You should fill in the
opening date here.
9006
Lot.NO:GS50810A
Control(N):3-6 mg/dL
Control(H):7.8-11.3 mg/dL
Exp. Date:2007/03
(Example)
Code number of this lot
of test strip
The measured Cholesterol
level using the control
solution should fall within
the specified ranges.
Expiry date YYYY/MM
You should fill in the
opening date here.
8702
):7.8-11.3 mg/dL
Code number of this lot
of test strip
The measured Hemoglobin
level using the control
solution should fall within
the specified ranges.
Expiry date YYYY/MM
You should fill in the
opening date here.

Analyzing Your Control Results
You will find the acceptable range of glucose, cholesterol, uric acid and hemoglobin levels for
the normal and high controls on the test strip vial label.
If your control results fall within the acceptable range, you can begin to test your blood glucose,
cholesterol ,uric acid or hemoglobin levels.
If your control results are not within the acceptable range, check the following items:
Are your glucose/ cholesterol/ uric acid /hemoglobin test strips or control solutions expired?
Have you ever forgotten to close your glucose/ cholesterol/ uric acid/hemoglobin test strip
vials or control solution bottles?
Does the code in the meter match the code on the test strip vial?
Do you follow all the operation instruction correctly?
Repeat the control test with a new test strip, following the steps exactly.
CAUTION:
If you continue to receive control values that are outside of the accepted range,
discontinue your blood testing and contact Customer Service or your healthcare
provider immediately.
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