Lifescan SureStep blood glucose monitoring system - Manual (Page 12)

4
LEARNING
SURESTEP ® Test Strips
When blood is applied to the pink
test square, it is absorbed and a
chemical reaction takes place. A
blue color forms in the confirmation
dot on the back of the test strip and
is read by the meter to determine
the blood glucose level; the darker
the color, the higher the blood
glucose level.
White Tip is inserted
into the meter. The
side where you apply
blood must be face up
when you insert the
test strip.
Pink Test Square is
where you apply a
drop of blood.
White Pad absorbs the
excess blood that may
extend beyond the
pink test square. Do
not apply blood
directly onto the
white pad.
Pink Test
Square
White Pad
FRONT BACK
Black Tip helps the
meter detect that
the strip has been
inserted properly.
Confirmation Dot on the
back of the test strip
is where you check to
confirm proper blood
application. When it
turns completely
blue, enough blood
has been applied for
an accurate test.
White Tip
Confirmation
Dot
Black Tip
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