Lifescan SPD2410BD manual Testing Tips for Accurate Results, Before 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 vial). Do not use the test strips after these dates.

◆Compare the colour of the confirmation dot on the Unused test strip with the colour shown for an “Unused” colour dot on the Colour Chart on the test strip vial label. If the colour of the confirma- tion dot on the test strip is darker than the “Unused” colour, do not use the test strip.

◆Make sure the code on the meter display matches the code on the test strip

vial 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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