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Appearance of the Test Strip
This system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in
whole blood. Blood is applied to the absorbent hole of the
test strip and is automatically drawn into the reaction cell
where the reaction takes place.
Please see pages 28~36, “Testing Your Blood”, for com-
plete instructions.
The test strip consists of the following parts:
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the test strip into the
slot.
has been applied to the absorbent hole of the
strip.
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here
the blood will be sucked automatically.
