Important Notes About Blood Testing; Always; Never - Roche CoaguChek XS System User Manual

Important Notes About Blood Testing

Always

• Operate the meter at temperatures between 59°F and
90°F (15°C and 32°C).
• Refer to the test strip package insert for proper use
and handling of test strips.
• Keep the test strip guide and meter clean. See
Cleaning the Meter section in this manual for more
information.

Never

• Store the meter in extreme temperatures below 59°F
or above 90°F (below 15°C or above 32°C).
• Store the meter in damp or humid conditions (greater
than 85% humidity).
• Remove or insert the code chip while the meter is
performing a test.
• Use a code chip from a box of test strips other than
the one in use.
• Touch or remove the test strip during a test.
• Wait more than 15 seconds after sticking your
fingertip before applying the blood.
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