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Hold the blood drop to the sample tip of the test strip until the check window is
completely full and until the meter begins to count down. If you applied blood
but do not see the countdown start, you may reapply a second drop of blood
within 3 seconds. If the check window does not fill and the meter starts to
count down, then do not add more blood to the test strip. If you do then you
may get an E-5 message or an inaccurate test result. In this case, if the meter
begins to count down and the check window does not fill, discard the strip and
begin the test again with a new test strip.
Storage and Handling
Please review the following storage and handling instructions:
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Store test strips in a cool, dry place. Store them at 41-86°F (5-30ºC). Store
test strips away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Do not freeze or refrigerate.
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Do not store or use test strips in a humid place such as a bathroom.
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Do not store the meter, the test strips or control solution near bleach or
cleaners that contain bleach.
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The test strip should be used immediately after removing it from the
container.
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Repeated insertion and removal of a test strip into the meter strip port may
result in reading errors.
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Do not use your test strips past the unopened expiration date. The
unopened expiration date is printed on the label. This may produce
incorrect test results.
Note:
The expiration date is printed in Year/Month format. 2014/01 means
January, 2014.
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