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IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION
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OneTouch
®
Basic
®
, Profile
®
, OneTouch
®
II Test Strips can be damaged by heat and
light. Keep them sealed in the original vial. Store the vial in a cool, dry place below
86
°F (
30
°C).
Do not
refrigerate.
Do not
place in direct heat or sunlight.
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OneTouch
®
Basic
®
, Profile
®
, OneTouch
®
II Test Strips are intended for use with fresh
whole blood or OneTouch
®
Normal Control Solution.
Do not
use them with plasma
or serum samples. Results will not be accurate.
■
Do not
use test strips beyond the expiration date on the vial.
■
When you open a new vial of test strips, record the discard date on the vial. The
discard date for test strips is four months after first opening the vial.
■
Do not
use test strips that are bent, torn, cut, or changed in any way.
■
Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial; replace the vial cap
and close it tightly.
■
Never transfer test strips to a new vial or any other container.
Always
carry test
strips in their original container.
Do not
carry loose test strips in your meter case.
■
Do not
use bleach (or products containing bleach) near the test strips.
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For reliable results, use only OneTouch
®
Basic
®
, Profile
®
, OneTouch
®
II Test Strips
made by LifeScan.
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