Lifescan SureStep blood glucose monitoring system - Manual (Page 46)

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RESULTS
Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy
If you have a test result that falls
outside of your target range and
you cannot link it to diet, exercise,
medication, or stress, repeat
the test. If the result is similar and
still outside of your range, try these
troubleshooting steps:
Before Testing :
■ Wash your hands.
■ Use a new, sterile lancet.
■ Check the expiration date on the test
strip package. If it has passed, discard
the unused test strips and open a new
package. When using test strips from
a bottle, discard any remaining test
strips 4 months after first opening.
■ Make sure the confirmation dot on
the unused test strip is not darker
than the color of an unused test
strip shown on the Color Chart.
■ Make sure the code on the meter
matches the code on the test strip
package.
■ Do a test with SURESTEP ® Glucose
Control Solution to verify that the
test strip and meter are working
properly.
■ Make sure the meter test strip
holder, lens area, and contact
points are clean. Follow
instructions on pages 45–49.
After Testing:
■ Make sure you applied enough
blood to the test strip by inspecting
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