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Testing Your Blood Cholesterol Level
CAUTION:
You can only use
EasyTouch
®
Cholesterol Test Strips and check strip on
EasyTouch
®
GCU
meter.
1. The fi rst time you use the
EasyTouch
®
GCU
meter or open a new test
strip vial, insert the code key from the test strip vial. Each test strip vial
contains one code key. Make sure the number on the code key matches
the code number on the vial of test strips you use.
2. Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial quickly.
Caution:
The test strips can be damaged when they are not capped and stored properly.
3. Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on the meter. The meter will fi rst display
code number, and then the blood symbol “
S
”.
4. When the screen shows blood symbol “
S
”, clean your fi nger with alcohol swab. Let it
dry completely.
5. Place the puncturer on your fi nger.
NOTE:
The best puncture site is on the side of your fi ngertip, because it has the best blood
supply.