If the test does not start after applying the sample:
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Insufficient blood sample. | Repeat the test with a new test |
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| strip and a larger sample. |
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Defective test strip. | Repeat the test with a new |
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| test strip. |
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Sample applied after automatic | Repeat the test with a new test |
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shutoff (three minutes after | strip; apply sample only after |
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inserting a test strip). | “Apply Blood”, “Alternate Site” |
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| or “Control Solution” appears |
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| on the display. |
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Defective meter. | Call your local LifeScan |
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| Customer Service office. See |
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| back panel for contact |
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| information. |
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