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Important Test Strip Information
Please read the FreeStyle Lite test strip package insert for more information.
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Use the test strips within the meter’s operating range: 40° – 104° F (4° – 40° C).
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Store test strips in a cool, dry place between 40° – 86° F (4° – 30° C).
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Store test strips away from direct sunlight and heat.
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Store test strips in their original vial only.
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Clean and dry your hands before removing a strip from the vial.
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Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing a test strip.
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Do
not
transfer test strips to another container.
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Do
not
store test strips outside the vial.
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Do
not
bend, cut or alter test strips.
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Do
not
apply blood to both sides of the test strip.
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Do
not
press the test strip against the test site.
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Do
not
scrape the blood onto the test strip.
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Do
not
apply blood to the fl at side of the test strip.
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Do
not
apply blood to the test strip when the test strip is out of the meter.
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Do
not
put blood or foreign objects into the meter.
Warning:
Drying agents in the test strip vial or cap may be harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may irritate skin and eyes.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
1.
Remove test strip from vial.
2.
Insert test strip to turn meter on.
Note:
The meter turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart
the meter.
If the meter does not turn on, go to Troubleshooting section.
3.
Confi rm System Check Screen.
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This display appears when you turn on the meter.
Do
not
use the meter if
the display check screen does not exactly match the example. Contact
Customer Care.
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See The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter and How It Works section for more
information.
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If the system check screen does not appear, go to Troubleshooting section.
4.
Obtain a blood drop.
When the
and appears, use the lancing device to obtain a blood drop.
(See FreeStyle lancing device insert for instructions.)
The test strip requires only a 0.3 microlitre of blood for accurate results.
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