ReliOn PLATINUM User Manual page 13

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Blood Glucose Tests
• Inspect the test strip container before
using the test strips for the first time. If
you see any damage to the container, or
if anything prevents the cap from
closing properly, do not use the test
strips. Do not perform a control test.
Contact Customer Support at
1-800-819-1097.
• The ReliOn Platinum test strips are for
testing fresh capillary whole blood.
• Use only ReliOn Platinum 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. If you applied blood or control
solution before inserting the test strip
into the meter, retest with a new test
strip. If a result appears before applying
blood or control solution, do not act on
that result.
• Close the test strip container tightly
immediately after removing a test strip.
Moisture can damage the test strips and
produce incorrect results.
• Store the unused test strips in their
original test strip container with the cap
tightly closed.
• Discard the test strips if they are past
the Use By date printed on the test strip
container. If the Use By date is missing
or cannot be read, do not use the test
strips. Contact Customer Service at
1-800-819-1097.
• Refer to the test strip package insert for
test strip storage and system operating
conditions.
• Do not reuse test strips. Once control
solution or blood has been applied to a
test strip, discard it. If a retest is
necessary, use a new test strip.
• Perform a control test every time you
open a new test strip box.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
with Blood from Your Fingertip
Refer to the Important Safety Information
section at the beginning of this manual.
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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Prepare the lancing device.
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Wash your hands with
warm soapy water and
dry thoroughly. Dirty or
wet hands could affect
test results.
Check the Use By date
on the test strip
container.
Do not use test strips
past the Use By date.