Testing Blood Glucose
Important Testing Notes
D5
13758
2012/ 03
E.g. Expiration
date: March 31,
2012
Test Site
Fingertips
9
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Use the meter within the test strip operating range
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Use the test strip immediately after removing it from its foil packet
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Use each test strip only once
Do not use expired test strips; they may produce inaccurate results.
The expiration date is the last day of the month if only the month and
year are shown.
Do not use a wet, bent, scratched or damaged test strip.
Do not use the test strip if its foil packet has a puncture or tear in it.
Note: See test strip instructions for use for operating range and more information on
limitations of use.
Note: Use fingertip blood samples for blood glucose testing; see test strip instructions
for use for additional blood sample types.