Performing a linearity test
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Do Not
open the test strip vial until ready to remove a test strip and perform a test. Use the test strip
immediately after removing it from the vial, especially in high humidity environments. A test strip left
out of the vial in excess of two minutes before testing can lead to inaccurate results.
•
Do Not
return the used test strip to the vial after performing a test.
•
Do Not
use a test strip with bent or broken silver prongs.
•
Do Not
re-use a test strip that had blood, control, or linearity solution applied to it. Test strips are for
single use only and should be discarded after use.
• Use clean, dry hands to remove a test strip from the vial. The test strip may be touched anywhere on its
surface.
Do Not
bend, cut or modify the test strip in any way.
Yellow = 5mm margin, Red = 7mm margin
Yellow = 5mm margin, Red = 7mm margin
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