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clean tissue or cotton. Gently squeeze the
punctured area to obtain another drop of
blood. Be careful
NOT
to smear the blood
sample.
The volume of blood sample must be at
least
0.5
microliter of volume. ( actual
size)
4. Apply the sample
Hold the blood drop to touch the
absorbent hole of the test strip. Blood will
be drawn in and after the confirmation
window is completely filled, the meter
begins counting down.
NOTE:
• Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the blood.
• If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the meter
will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip to start
a new test.
• The confirmation window should be filled with blood before the meter begins
to count down.
NEVER
try to add more blood to the test strip after the drop of
blood has moved away.
Discard the used test strip and retest with a new
one.
• If you have trouble filling the confirmation window, please contact your health
care professional or the local customer service for assistance.
