Performing A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip - Accu-Chek WX3-122 User Manual

Blood Glucose Tests
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Using the Accu-Chek Instant System
• Use only Accu-Chek Instant test strips.
• Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the test strip container.
• Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before inserting it into the meter.
• Close the test strip container tightly immediately after removing a test strip to protect the test strips from
humidity.
• Store the unused test strips in their original test strip container with the cap closed.
• Check the use by date on the test strip container. Do not use the test strips after that date.
• Store the test strip container and meter in a cool, dry place such as a bedroom.
• Refer to the test strip package insert for test strip storage and system operating conditions.
w WARNING
Do not store test strips in high heat and moisture areas (bathroom or kitchen)! Heat and moisture can
damage test strips.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Fingertip

NOTE
• You need the meter, a test strip, and a lancing device with a lancet inserted to perform a blood
glucose test.
• A blood glucose test cannot be performed while the meter is connected to a PC with a USB cable.
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