Before You Start Testing - Accu-Chek Aviva Expert Standard Owner’s Booklet

Before You Start Testing

About the meter and test strips
• Carefully read and follow the instructions in the Getting Started Guide, the Standard Owner's Booklet, the
Advanced Owner's Booklet, and Package Inserts for the test strips and control solutions. Not following the
instructions may lead to a wrong result or improper treatment, causing you health problems.
• Set the time and date on your meter before you begin testing.
• Inspect the test strip container before using the test strips for the first time. If you see any damage to the
container cap or if anything prevents the cap from closing properly, do not use the test strips. contact
Accu-chek customer care Service center at 1-800-688-4578. Damaged test strips can cause inaccurate
results, which could lead to improper treatment.
• Carefully dispose of used test strips and lancets.
• Home use of the ACCU‑CHEK Aviva Expert system is limited to capillary whole blood testing.
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