Accuracy

How accurate is the meter reading against a lab reading?

The Accu-Chek Instant system fulfills the ISO 15197:2013 / EN ISO 15197:2015 standards and delivers even tighter 10/10 accuracy for reliable results you can trust1.

1Breitenbeck et al. Accuracy assessment of a blood glucose monitoring system for self-testing with three test strip lots following ISO 15197:2013/ISO 15197:2015. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2017 11(4) 854-855

Accuracy

When and why is it helpful to test with a control solution?

Performing a control test lets the user know when the meter and test strips are working properly. More information on control tests is available in the user manual.

General Questions

Does the Accu-Chek Instant meter require coding?

No, the Accu-Chek Instant meter does not require manual coding.

General Questions

Can the Accu-Chek Instant meter be used for Alternative Site Testing?

The Accu-Chek Instant meters can be used for Alternative Site Testing (AST) on the palm, forearm and upper arm. Please refer to the user manual and speak to your healthcare professional for more information.

General Questions

Can the Accu-Chek Instant meter be used for diagnosis of diabetes?

No. As seen with almost all products designed for self-monitoring, the Accu-Chek Instant meter cannot be used for diagnosis of diabetes.

General Questions

Can the user delete stored results?

With the Accu-Chek Instant meter, it is not necessary to delete stored results. Once 720 blood glucose results are in the memory; adding a new result causes the oldest one to be deleted.