Lifescan SureStep Blood Glucose Monitor - Manual (Page 33)

TESTING
Testing Tips for Accurate Results
There are several important steps you
should follow before and during the test that
will help you get accurate results.
Before Testing
◆ Wash and dry your hands.
◆ Use a new, sterile lancet.
◆ Check the test strip expiration date and
discard date (4 months after first opening
the test strip bottle). Do not use the test
strips after these dates.
◆ Compare the color of the confirmation dot
on the
Unused test strip with the color
shown for an “Unused” color dot on the
Color Chart on the test strip bottle label.
If the color of the confirmation dot on the
test strip is darker than the “Unused”
color, do not use the test strip.
◆ Make sure the code on the meter display
matches the code on the test strip bottle
label.
◆ Do a test with OneTouch ® SureStep ®
Glucose Control Solution to make sure
the meter and test strip are working
properly together.
◆ Make sure the test strip holder, lens area,
and contact points on the meter are
clean. See
Cleaning the Meter for
cleaning instructions.
During Testing
◆ Make sure you applied enough blood to
the test strip by checking that the confir-
mation dot turned completely blue.
◆ Make sure you did not apply too much
blood to the test strip. You have applied
too much blood if the white pad is
soaked and there is no white visible.
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