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Important Test Strip Information
Please read the AlphaTRAK 2 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 flat 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 may be harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may irritate skin and eyes .
4.
Remove test strip from vial .
5.
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 .
6.
Confirm 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 AlphaTRAK 2 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 .
7.
Code the meter
When
and code number appear
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Press the
c
to scroll forwards or
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Press
m
to scroll backwards until the number matches the
on the
test strip vial for dogs or cats . The AlphaTRAK 2 meter has a total of 99 codes .
Top
Printed
side up
Sample
areas
Contact Customer Care at 1-888-963-8471
