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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. 2013/01 means
January, 2013.
Special Instructions for Test Strips in the Vial
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Test strips must be stored in the original vial with the cap tightly closed; this
keeps them in good working condition.
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Do not transfer test strips to a new vial or any other container.
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Replace the cap on the test strip vial immediately after removing a test strip.
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A new vial of test strips may be used for 6 months after being first opened.
Write the opened expiration date on the vial label after opening. Discard the
vial 6 months after you first open it. Usage after this period may result in
inaccurate readings.
Special Instructions for Test Strips in the Foil Pouch
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Tear the pouch carefully starting from the tear gap. Avoid damaging or bending
the test strip.
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Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the pouch.
Test Strips Precautions
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For
in vitro
diagnostic use. Test strips are to be used only outside the body for
testing purposes.
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Do not use test strips that are torn, bent, or damaged in any way. Do not reuse
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