10
11
C
ontour
®
n
ext
blood glucose monitoring system
TESTING
Fingertip Testing
Ensure that you have the materials you need before you begin testing:
• C
ontour
n
ext
meter.
• C
ontour
n
ext
test strips.
• Lancing device and lancets from your kit, if provided.
To perform a quality control check, you also need C
ontour
n
ext
control solution. Some supplies are sold separately. Contact Customer
Service for questions about your kit. See the back cover for contact
information.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can
potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after you have
performed cleaning and disinfection, see page 53.
• Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap and water and
dry them well before and after testing or handling the meter,
lancing device, or test strips.
• For complete instructions on cleaning your meter, see page 53.
Prepare the Lancing Device
The lancing device graphics are for illustration purposes only.
Your lancing device may look different. Refer to your lancing
device insert for detailed instructions on preparing the lancing
device.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
• The lancing device provided is intended for self-testing by a
single patient. It must not be used on more than one person due
to the risk of infection.
•
Do not reuse lancets. Used lancets are not sterile. Use a
new lancet each time you test.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
Always dispose of used test strips and lancets as medical waste or
as advised by your health care professional.
