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ATTENTION
The test strips and the measuring device must
be at the same temperature when performing
a test. If you take the test strip container
out of the fridge, you must wait for at least
20 minutes until the test strip container has
reached the ambient temperature before you
open the container. If you take the test strip
container out of the freezer, you must wait at
least 2 hours until the test strips container has
reached ambient temperature. Only remove
test strips to be used immediately for testing
purposes. Reseal the container immediately
after removing the test strip. Never leave the
container open.
2.2 Sample collection and testing
Wash your fingers or earlobes with clean
water at the puncture site. Dry the puncture
site. Puncture the washed sample using a
suitable lancet.
Wipe away the first droplet of blood. Apply
gentle pressure to the puncture site. The
second droplet must be large enough to fill
the measurement chamber of the test strip
in one go.
WARNING
Avoid pressing on the puncture site too
heavily as sweat and/or tissue fluid can merge
with the sample and affect the test result.
The sample droplet must not run. Bring the
sample site to the tip of the inserted test strip.
The test strip will draw the sample into the
measuring chamber
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