Beurer BGL40 mg/dL
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EMC
This unit conforms to European Standards EN 61326 and EN 60601-1-2 and is
subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Please note that portable and mobile HF communication systems may interfere with
this instrument. For more details, please contact Customer Service at the address
indicated.
Function of the test strips
The test strips provide a quantitative measurement of the glucose content of the
capillary whole blood. When the slot for blood taking comes into contact with a drop
of blood, it is automatically filled by simple capillary action. The blood is drawn into
the absorption slot in the test strip and the monitor measures the glucose content of
the blood.
The test is based on the measurement of an electric current that is generated by the
chemical reaction of the glucose with the reagent on the strip. The monitor analyses
the current. The current depends on the glucose content of the blood sample. The
results are shown on the display of the blood glucose monitor. Only a very small
volume of blood is required (0.5 microlitre) and the actual measurement takes about
six seconds. The test strips can measure glucose values from 20 to 600 mg/dL.
Chemical constituents of the test strip sensor
• Glucose oxidase 10%
• Electron shuttle 50%
• Enzyme protection 8%
• Non-reactive constituents 32%
Function of the control solution
The control solution contains a specific proportion of glucose, which reacts with the
test strip. A test with control solution is similar to a blood test. The difference is that
a drop of control solution is used instead of a drop of blood. The test result with the
control solution must be within the result range. The result range is printed on every
test strip container.
