FreeStyle Reliable Sample Detection
FreeStyle Reliable Sample Detection is an important element for system accuracy. Blood testing procedures for modern glucose meters are simple, but application of an adequate blood sample to the test strip is necessary for accurate measurements. FreeStyle systems have the ability to detect an adequate sample. The difference between FreeStyle systems and systems without reliable sample detection is that the FreeStyle meters do not report a result when an insufficient sample is applied to the test strip. When a sufficient sample is applied, a correct result is obtained.
Reliable Sample Detection Technology
- Meter is designed not to start the test until it has enough blood.
- You can add more blood to the same sample area for up to 60 seconds.
- When there is enough blood, the meter "beeps" and begins the test.
If not enough blood fills the test strip area and nothing happens, the user has up to 60 seconds to add more blood to the same sample area of the test strip.
If enough blood fills the test strip sample chamber, the meter then "beeps" indicating there is sufficient blood and begins the test.
