7
CHAPTER 3: TAKING A TEST
Set up your meter correctly and have all the materials you will need ready before
you begin testing, including your
Accu-Tell
Blood Glucose Meter,
Accu-Tell
Blood
Glucose Test Strips and
Accu-Tell
Lancing Device with
Accu-Tell
Lancets.
Preparing the Test Strip
1.
Wash and dry your hands well before testing blood glucose for your pet.
2.
Remove a test strip from the test strip vial or foil pouch. Tightly close the vial
cap immediately after you have removed the test strip.
3.
Insert the test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrows. Meter turns
on after a beep.
4.
A symbol with a test strip with a flashing blood will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
Note:
Check the expiration and discard dates on the test strip vial. All expiration dates
are printed in Year-Month format. 2017-01 indicates January, 2017. Your
Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Test Strips have 6 months shelf life after you first open
the test strip vial. Write the discard date on the vial label when you first open it.
Make sure the test strip does not appear damaged. Prior to testing, wipe and dry
the test site with an alcohol swab or soapy water. Make sure there is no cream or
lotion on the test site.
Summary of Contents for VGM06
Page 1: ......
