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2. Check dates on test strip vial
being used. Do not use test
strips 4 months past written
opened date or after date printed
on test strip vial label, whichever
comes first.
3. Remove one test strip from vial.
Close vial immediately. Use test
strips quickly after removal from vial.
Note: Test strips that have been left out of the vial too
long before use will give an error message. If
error message displays, release and discard the
old test strip and test with a new test strip.
4. With meter off, insert test strip Contact End (blocks
facing up) into Test Port. Meter turns on. Keep test
strip in meter until testing is finished.
To mark test as alternate site (forearm) result,
press " " Button. ALT Symbol appears in Display.
Press " " Button to remove ALT Symbol.
Note: Removing the test strip before
the result is displayed cancels
the test. An error message
appears and result is not stored
in memory. Retest with a new test
strip and do not remove the
test strip from the meter before
the result is displayed.
5. Wait until the Drop Symbol appears in
the Display.
6. Obtain the blood sample. Allow drop
to form (refer to step one).
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7. With test strip still in meter, touch Sample
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8. After the test is finished, result is
9. Hold the meter with the test strip
10. Discard all biohazard materials into
11. Record the result as required by your facility.
Drop Symbol
Tip of test strip to top of blood drop from
sample obtained in Step 1 and allow blood
to be drawn into test strip. Remove Sample
Tip from blood drop immediately after the
meter beeps and dashes appear across
meter Display.
Note: If meter does not beep and show dashes
in the Display soon after touching the sample
to the Sample Tip, release and discard the
test strip. Repeat the test with a new test
strip and a new sample. If problem persists,
see the Troubleshooting section of this
Resource Guide.
displayed. The Strip Release Button
flashes. Record result as required by
your facility.
pointing down. Press the Strip Release
Button to release and discard the test
strip into the appropriate container.
Meter turns off. Result is stored in
Memory with date and time.
appropriate container. Wash hands
after taking off gloves.
Used test strips and lancets are considered
biohazardous. Dispose used test strips and
lancets in approved biohazard container.
Note: If blood glucose test result is greater than 240
mg/dL and the Ketone Test Alert is turned on, the
Ketone Test Alert Symbol appears in the Display
with the result. Test ketones per the treatment
plan. The Ketone Test Alert may be turned on or
off during Setup.
When a Ketone Test Alert Symbol appears,
it does not mean that ketones have been
detected in patient's blood. The Ketone Test
Alert is a reminder to perform a ketone test
as prescribed in the treatment plan.
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