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VetMate Blood Glucose Test Strip
The VetMate Blood Glucose Monitoring System measures
blood glucose quickly and accurately. It automatically absorbs
the small blood sample applied to the narrow edge of the strip.
Contact bars
Gently push the test strip, with its
contact bars facing up, into the test
strip port of meter
Insert
Confirmation window
Check here to see whether
sufficient blood sample has been
applied
Edge to apply blood sample
Apply blood sample here for testing
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Warning!
• Apply fresh whole capillary blood to the test strip. Fresh venous
whole blood may also be used only if drawn by veterinarian/
veterinary surgeon.
• Fresh venous whole blood specimens containing the
anticoagulants EDTA and Heparin is acceptable. Iodoacetate or
fluoride/oxalate are not recommended.
• Do not reuse test strips.
• Do not use test strips past the expiration or discard date.
• Check the expiration date printed on the vial. When you first
open a test strip vial, you must record the discard date (date
opened plus twelve (12) months) in the space provided on the
label.
• Store test strips in a cool and dry place at a temperature
between 1-30˚C (34-86°F).
• Keep test strips away from direct sunlight or heat and do not
freeze.
• Store test strips only in their original vial.
• Close the vial tightly after taking out a test strip for testing and
use the strip immediately.
• Handle test strips only with clean and dry hands.
• Do not bend, cut, or alter test strips in any way.
• For detailed storage and usage information, refer to the
VetMate test strip package insert.
Caution:
• Keep the meter and testing supplies away from young
children or pets.
• Drying agents in the vial cap may be harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
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