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Test Strip Precautions
• For
in vitro
diagnostic use. Test strips are to only be used outside the body
for testing purposes.
• Do not use test strips that are torn, bent, or damaged in any way. Do not
reuse test strips.
• Keep the test strip vial or the foil pouch away from children and animals.
• Not intended for the diagnosis of, or screening of, diabetes mellitus.
• Not for use on critically ill patients, patients in shock, severely dehydrated
patients or hyperosmolar patients (with or without ketosis).
• Not for use on neonates.
Consider alternate site testing when
• Your patient is in a fasting state.
• You are testing a patient before their meal.
• Two hours have passed since your patient’s last meal.
• Two hours have passed since your patient’s last insulin dosing.
• Two hours have passed since your patient’s last physical activity.
Use fingertip testing when
• It is less than two hours since your patient’s last meal.
• It is less than two hours since your patient’s last insulin dosing.
• It is less than two hours since your patient’s last physical activity.
• Your patient has a history of hypoglycemia, is experiencing signs of low
blood sugar, or suffers from hypoglycemic unawareness.
• Your patient is ill or feeling stressed.
• Your patient’s AST result is not consistent with how they feel.
See the test strip insert for more details.
