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5.1 Caring for the strips
Chapter 5 Caring for Your Strips and Meter
*Wash hands before testing.
*Do not use strips that have expired. Check the expiration date that is
printed on the package.
*Record the day opened on the test strip bottle label when you first open
it.
*Discard the bottle and any remaining test strips after 90 days from the
opening date.
*Keep the strip bottle away from direct sunlight and heat, and store
between 4 C
-30 C. (39 F~ 86 F)
*Do not refrigerate the test strip.
*The strip bottle should be stored in a dry place at room temperature.
*Do not transfer the test strips into other containers.
*Always close the container tightly immediately after taking a test strip
out.
* Keep the test strip from getting dirty during storage.
5.2 Caring for the meter
* If the meter’s surface gets dirty, gently wipe with a cloth slightly
dampened or use a mild detergent.
* For medical staff, you may use a 10% bleach, 70% alcohol (ethanol),
or 10% ammonia scouring reagent.
* Do not clean the test strip slot.
* Do not put any liquid into the test strip slot or on the buttons of the
meter.
* Do not put the meter under water or any liquid.
* The meter must be stored at room temperature.
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM-HGM-112
