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Store test strip packages in a cool dry place. Keep away from direct
sunlight and heat.
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After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close the vial
cap tightly.
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Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands. Use each test strip
immediately after removing it from the vial.
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Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date. This may cause
inaccurate results.
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Do not bend, cut, or alter a test strip in any way.
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Keep the strip vial away from children since the cap and the test
strip may be a choking hazard. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor
for help.
For further information, please refer to the test strip package insert.
Important Control Solution Information
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Use only our
Nealact
lactate control solutions with your meter.
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Do not use the control solution beyond the expiration date or 3
months after first opening. Write the opening date on the control
solution vial and discard the remaining solution after 3 months.
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It is recommended that the control solution test be done at room
temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Make sure your control
solution, meter, and test strips are at this specified temperature
range before testing.
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Shake the vial before use, discard the first drop of control solution,
and wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a pure sample and an
accurate result.
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Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures between
2°C to 30°C (35.6°F to 86°F). Do
NOT
freeze.