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• After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close the vial cap
tightly.
• Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands.
• Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
• Write the opening date on the vial label when you first opened it.
• Discard remaining test strips after 3 months.
• Do not use test strips beyond the expiry date. This may cause inaccurate
results.
• Do not bend, cut, or alter a test strip in any way.
• 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
• Use only FORA control solutions with the meter.
• Do not use the control solution beyond the expiry date or 3 months
after first opening. Write the opening date on the control solution vial
and discard the remaining solution after 3 months.
• It is recommended that the control solution test be done at room
temperature 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Make sure the control solution,
meter, and test strips are at this specified temperature range before
testing.
• 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.
• Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures between 36°F
to 86°F (2°C to 30°C). Do
NOT
freeze.
