Arkray Glucocard Vital Quick Reference Manual

• Was the sample deep red in color and free of   
  watery uid?
• Was the drop large enough (at least 0.5 µL)?
• Did the reaction site ll with enough blood all at  
  once? 
   IF NOT, 
   REPEAT TEST.
The meter will count down and display result in 7 seconds.
CONSIDER YOUR RESULT.
REPEAT ALTERNATE SITE TEST:
• IF the blood sample appeared to be diluted with clear uid.
• IF you did not vigorously rub the test site.
• IF the test was accidentally marked as a “Control” result.
• IF your result was not consistent with how you feel.
• IF the blood drop was not large enough to ll the reaction site.
Any of the above situations can lead to an 
inaccurate test result.
If the repeated alternate site result is still not consistent 
with how you feel, conrm your blood glucose level with 
ngertip testing.

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a) Remove GLUCOCARD 
Vital test strip from the bottle. 
Immediately replace the bottle 
cap tightly. Insert test strip as 
shown in diagram. Be sure 
to align test strip with test strip 
port.
b) Make sure all parts of the 
display screen appear.
Test Strip Port 
Contact Bars
Reaction Site
Sample 
Application Tip
Insert strip into 
meter this way
IMPORTANT!
Enough
Blood
Not Enough
Blood
Too Much
Blood
Enough
Blood
Not 
Enough
Blood
Pick up the meter. Touch the 
end of the test strip to the blood 
sample until the reaction site 
is full. Immediately remove the 
meter and test strip from the 
blood drop.
Step 4
TROUBLESHOOTING
Step 1
Step 2
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
Remove GLUCOCARD Vital 
Test Strip from the bottle. 
Immediately replace the 
bottle cap tightly. Insert test 
strip as shown in diagram. 
The meter will turn on 
automatically. 
Choose a Site: Select a soft, eshy area 
on the palm that is free of visible veins 
and moles and away from bone. Wash 
the area with warm, soapy water. Rinse 
and dry completely. If you use alcohol 
wipes to cleanse the site, make sure the 
area is dry before lancing the site.
Step 1
Insert lancet and cock 
lancing device.
Step 2
Step 3
d) Once a large enough drop of blood has formed, remove the 
lancing device. 
Step 4
b) Firmly hold the cocked 
lancing device against the clean 
skin for 5-10 seconds.
a) VIGOROUSLY RUB THE 
SELECTED AREA for 5 to 10 
SECONDS until it starts to feel 
warm to the touch.
IMPORTANT
Repeat blood draw if uid is not a deep red color
c) Press the release button on the lancing device to 
lance the skin. Continue to hold the lancing device 
firmly against the skin until a 0.5 µL blood drop 
forms.
a
b
c
Step 5
Step 6
Always record your results in your self-testing 
logbook along with other information such as insulin 
dosage, diet, and exercise.
The result is automatically stored in memory with the 
time and date.
Step 7
Step 8
Remove the test strip and dispose of it carefully.
The meter shuts off automatically when the test strip is 
removed.
IMPORTANT

Manufactured for

ARKRAY USA, Inc.
5182 W. 76th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55439 USA
TEL 800.566.8558
FAX 952.646.3110
www.arkrayusa.com
GLUCOCARD
®
 is a registered trademark of ARKRAY
P/N 1855-01
Rev 5/11
When the test is done, remove test strip. 
Dispose of test strip carefully. The meter 
shuts off automatically when you remove 
the test strip.
A lancet should only be used once. After 
use, put the protective cap back on and 
dispose of in a safe manner to avoid 
accidental lancet stick injuries.
Obtain a blood sample. Apply blood 
to the end of the test strip. Capillary 
action will pull the blood to the 
reaction site. The meter will start to 
count down when it detects that blood 
has been applied.
Do not add blood on top of the test 
strip, as you may receive an inaccurate 
result.
Discard strip if meter does not start 
to count down after blood drop is 
applied.
IMPORTANT: The minimum sample 
volume is 0.5 µL. Smaller samples 
may not start the meter or can start 
the meter count down and provide an 
“E13” error message. Ensure blood 
completely lls reaction site.
The test result and date/time is displayed in 7 seconds. 
The result will be automatically stored in memory
Results will be shown in units of mg/dL. 
Record result in your logbook.
DO NOT add blood to the 
top of the strip. You may 
receive an abnormal (high) 
result.
Insert into 
meter this way
Make sure all parts of the 
display screen appear.
Refer to the GLUCOCARD Vital Blood Glucose Monitoring 
System user instruction manual for further details.
For all other errors call Customer Service at 800.566.8558.
Your blood glucose level is less than 20 mg/dL. 
Repeat the test using a new test strip. If this 
message appears again, contact your healthcare 
professional immediately.
The battery power is too low for testing.
Replace with a new CR2032 battery.
The battery power is low.
There is only enough power for about 20 more 
tests. Replace with a new CR2032 battery as 
soon as possible.
Enough
Blood
Not
Enough
Blood
Too Much
Blood
CORRECT
INCORRECT

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IMPORTANT!
Step 3
Your blood glucose level is more than 
600 mg/dL.
Repeat the test using a new test strip. If this 
message appears again, contact your healthcare 
professional immediately.
The battery has been replaced.
Check that the time and date are set correctly.
A used strip has been inserted or the meter 
is having difficulty reading the strip.
Repeat the test with a new test strip.
Thermometer flashing.
The meter and test strips are outside the optimum 
temperature range of 50°F - 104°F (10°C - 40°C). 
Treat test result obtained where the thermometer is 
ashing with caution. The ashing thermometer will be 
displayed on all screens during glucose testing until the 
meter has reached acceptable temperature. Readings 
obtained with the ashing thermometer will show a 
thermometer when results are recalled in memory.
Thermometer symbol - E6.
Temperature outside of acceptable range of 41°F 
- 113°F (5°C - 45°C). You will not obtain a reading. 
Allow the meter and strips to warm up or cool 
down slowly to between 50°F - 104°F (10°C - 
40°C) or at least to 41°F - 113°F (5°C - 45°C).
Not enough blood was added to test strip.
Retest with new test strip. Apply at least 0.5 µL of 
blood to sample application tip. 
Test Strip Port 
Contact Bars
Reaction Site
Sample 
Application Tip
Consider AST when:
• Testing before a meal
• You are in a fasting state
• Two hours have passed since a meal
• Two hours have passed since insulin dosing
• Two hours have passed since physical activity
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST FROM AN ALTERNATE SITE
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