Accu-Chek Aviva, Standard Owner’S Booklet

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2.2 Using the Accu‑Chek Aviva Combo System
Before You Start Testing
Using Accu‑Chek Aviva Test Strips
• Only use Accu-Chek Aviva test strips.
• Store the unused test strips in their original container. Do not remove test strips from the test strip
container and put them into another container, such as a plastic bag, pocket, purse, wallet, etc.
• Immediately after you take out a test strip, securely close the container. This helps keep the test strips
dry.
• Use the test strip immediately after you take it out of the container.
• Be sure to check the use by date on the test strip container. Do not use the test strips after the use by
date.
• If the use by date is missing or cannot be read, do not use the test strips.
• Do not refrigerate, freeze, or expose strips to heat, moisture or humidity. Temperatures outside the
required range, as well as moisture and humidity, can damage your test strips and lead to inaccurate
results.
• Refer to the test strip package insert for system operating conditions.
• Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before you insert it into the meter. If the meter gives
you a result before applying blood or control solution, do not act on that result.
• Do not reuse test strips. Once you have put control solution or blood on a test strip, throw it away. If you
need to retest, use a new test strip.
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