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Error E-5
Measurement with error code E5 = too little blood.
The main reason is too little blood for the meter to do the measurement.
How can this happen?
The possible cause can be a) too little blood in the capillary tube or b) too little blood on the test strip.
a. Too little blood in the capillary tube can be due to:
capillary tube not filled to the black filling mark tube filled with small amounts of blood leaving invisible air bubbles (this happens if you scrape the blood from the finger) tube filled with the first blood droplet, instead of wiping it off and using the 2nd drop.
How do you get enough blood in the capillary tube?
Puncture on a clean dry finger with the safety lancet. Preferably on the side of your fingertip. Wipe away the first drop of blood with a paper tissue. Use the 2nd droplet. It is important that you have a nice rounded drop of blood.
If necessary, massage from the wrist to the hand and finger.
Hold the capillary lightly between your thumb and index finger, between the marking line and the “balloon”. Then hold the capillary tube with the open side slightly upwards. And carefully touch the drop of blood with the open end.
Never squeeze the tube when taking up the blood. The capillary will fill itself. You need 2 or 3 drops to fill it up to the black line. If the drop of blood is not enough to fill the capillary tube to the red/black line, carefully place the tube on the edge of the table and form a new drop of blood. Then hold the tube in the drop of blood again in the same way until enough blood has been collected.
Important: If the round blood drop “breaks” and starts to flow, wipe the finger with a tissue and make a new droplet
Note: Do not scrape with the capillary tube, because air or skin will enter the tube unnoticed.
Tip: place your hand in your lap so it is relaxed. When the hand is below the heart, the blood flows easier to the finger. Do not put your elbow on the table with your hand up in the air.
b. Too little blood on the test strip
The capillary tube is now filled with blood. Now pay attention when emptying the tube above the test strip. All the blood must be used. So make sure you completely empty the tube above the strip in one go by pressing the little balloon.
Note: Keep the balloon pressed and do not let go! Slowly move your hand with the pressed capillary away from the strip. Now you can let go. This prevents blood from being sucked back into the capillary unnoticed
Error E-6
Measurement with error code E6 = test strips expired
What does E6 mean?
Error code E6 means the test strips have expired or the meter date is set
How can this happen?
The code chip number is not the same as the test strips
Check that the code chip number is the same as the test strip number. If it is not, you cannot test.
Each new box of test strips also comes with a new Code Chip. This chip takes care of the automatic calibration. It is therefore very important to also use the new code chip with a new box of strips
The test strips have expired:
Check the date of the test strips. The date is on the back of the foil pouch containing the strip. All cholesterol test strips have an expiration date. After this date, the strips can no longer be used.
Setting the meter is described in the Quick Start Guide and the video you received with your order confirmation .
The date setting of the meter is incorrect:
Check the date setting of the meter. If the date in the meter is incorrect, an E6 message will also appear. Follow the setting instructions to reset the date. Be sure to enter the year in “”Y””, the month in “M” and the day in “D”.
Setting up the meter is described in the test protocol and also in the instructional video on our YouTube channel.
LDL Dashes
“—” Dashes for LDL and the Cholesterol ratio
The 3 in 1 cholesterol meter measures 3 values:
Total cholesterol (CHOL)
HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein, HDL)
Triglycerides (TRIG)
then calculates:
Cholesterol Ratio (Total CHOL / HDL)
LDL Cholesterol
LDL dashes:
If the value for CHOL, HDL, or TRIG are out of measurement range, the ratio and LDL are displayed as “- – -” or dashes.
If the TRIG concentration of the sample is less than or equal to 400 mg / dL, the LDL concentration can be calculated manually using the following formula:
- MMOL / L => the formula is: LDL = CHOL – HDL – (TRIG / 2.2)
- MG / DL => the formula is: LDL = CHOL – HDL – (TRIG / 5 )
Measuring range of the test strips:
Measurement range *
- Total cholesterol CHOL 100-500 mg / dL 2.59-12.93 mmol / L
- HDL cholesterol HDL 15-100 mg / dL 0.39 – 2.95 mmol / L
- Triglycerides TRIG 45-650 mg / dL 0 , 51 – 7.34 mmol / L
- Results below the measuring range, “<_” is displayed and above the range “> _”.
- * total cholesterol and HDL: 1 mmol / L = 38.66 mg / dL; for triglycerides: 1 mmol / l = 88.6 mg / dl.
What are Triglycerides?
Triglycerides are a special kind of fat that your body makes from the food you eat, like burgers, fries, or even healthier foods like avocados.
Just like a car needs the right amount of fuel to run smoothly, your body needs the right amount of triglycerides. Too much of it, though, can be like putting too much gas in a car – it’s not good for the engine. High levels of triglycerides in your body can sometimes be a sign that you need to make healthier choices in your diet, like choosing fruits and veggies over too many sugary or fatty snacks.
So, in short, triglycerides are a type of fat your body uses for energy, and it’s important to have the right amount to keep your body running well.
Should I fast before doing a cholesterol test?
To get the most accurate cholesterol test results, it’s recommended to fast for 9-12 hours before the test, known as a fasting lipid profile. Fasting provides a baseline measurement of cholesterol levels, especially triglycerides.
When you eat, your body releases triglycerides into your bloodstream as a response to food intake, which can affect test accuracy. Fasting ensures a clearer picture of stable cholesterol levels.
