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ERROR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
3. The test strip was
inserted more than
2 minutes after
applying blood, or
4. You may have a
very high blood
glucose level,
possibly exceeding
500 mg/dL.
1. Not enough blood
was applied to the
test strip, or
WHAT TO DO
3. Repeat the test with a new test
strip. Insert it within 2 minutes
after applying blood.
4. Do a visual check of the color of
the confirmation dot versus the
Color Chart on the test strip pack-
age. A color that matches or is
darker than the 350 mg/dL color
on the chart indicates a high
blood glucose level. Follow the
treatment advice of your health-
care professional.
1. Repeat the test with a
new test strip. Apply a
larger drop of blood to the
pink test square and verify
that the confirmation dot
on the back of the test strip
has turned completely blue.
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Confirmation
Dot
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