Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip
The Meter cannot always tell if a sample is too small, so it is impor- tant that you also look at the Test Strip to make sure that you applied enough blood.
Front Side
■Remove the Test
Strip from the Meter and look at the Test Spot. It should still have a wet, shiny drop
that completely covers the circle. If the blood sample has a dull, dry appearance, you may not have applied enough blood, or you may have smeared it.
■ Look at the back | Back |
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of the Test Strip. |
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You should see a |
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full, dark circle.* |
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*The white portion on the back of the Test
Strip may also appear as a small square, due to different manufacturing processes. This difference will not affect your blood glucose results.
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