Unusual Test Results; Troubleshooting - Accu-Chek performa Owner's Booklet

Unusual Test Results

If your blood glucose result does not match the way you feel, follow these steps:
Troubleshooting Checks
1. Check the expiry date of the test strips.
2. Ensure that the cap on the test strip
container is always closed tightly.
3. Check if the test strip was out of the
container for a long time.
4. Check that your test strips were stored
in a cool, dry place.
Action
If they are past the expiry date, discard
the test strips.
If you think they may have been uncapped
for some time, discard the test strips.
Repeat the test with a new test strip.
Repeat the test with properly stored test
strips.
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