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Testing
1
Check test strip expiration date (printed on the vial)
Do not
use expired test strips or the results may be inaccurate.
2
Remove a test strip from the vial
3
Insert test strip into the meter to turn it on
Note:
The meter turns off automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity. Remove and re-insert the unused
test strip to restart the meter. If the meter does not turn on, refer to ‘Troubleshooting’ section.
Note:
If you are using the AlphaTrak 3 meter or a new strip vial for the first time,
it will ask to confirm the Lot Code (for dog or cat). To do so, insert the Code Strip
attached to the test strip vial.
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Set Lot Code (using the Code Strip)
• Insert Code Strip
• Press “c” to set the correct code (match the code on the strip vial)
• Press “m” to save
5
Set Species
• Change the species on the meter after inserting the test strip
• Press and hold “c” and at the same time press “m” to switch between the species
6
Obtain a Blood Sample
When the blood droplet and strip icons appear on the display,
use the lancing device to obtain a drop of blood.
See ‘Obtaining Blood Sample’ section of this user guide.
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Apply and hold blood to the front edge of the sample area of the test strip (dark-colored rectangle on
the test strip) until you hear a beep, and a vertical line appears on the screen.
The meter will start to count down (3, 2, 1) which indicates the test strip has enough blood and the
meter is checking the glucose level.
If a vertical line does not appear after 5 seconds, the sample may be too small.
If the test does not start after applying the blood drop, go to ‘Troubleshooting’.
Blood Glucose Testing (continued)
