Section 4
Test Whole Blood
1. Gather supplies.
• Clean, dry work surface
not under very bright light
or direct sunlight.
• Meter
• Test Strips
• Lancing Device
• Sterile, disposable lancet
• Tissue
2. Check supplies.
Always check your supplies
before using. Check meter for damage (damaged or
cracked display, missing or damaged buttons). If any
damage is seen, do not use Meter. Call for assistance.
Check Strip vials for damage (Discard any vials that
appear cracked.)
3. Check expiration date.
Check expiration date on Strip
vial. Do not use if expiration
date has passed.
4. Turn Meter on.
Press and release
P
Po
ow
weerr
Button.
5. Match Code.
Meter Code must match to
Code number on Strip vial
being used. If Codes do not
match, see
Sec. 2, Code the
Meter.
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