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Step 2
Apply the sample
Touch and hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel
in the top edge of the test strip. Blood will be drawn into
the strip. Keep holding the drop of blood to the top edge
of the test strip until the confirmation window is full.
NOTE:
• Do not smear or scrape the drop of blood with the test strip.
• Do not press the test strip too firmly against your puncture site.
• Do not apply more blood to the test strip after you have moved the drop of blood away.
• Do not move the test strip in the meter during a test.
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Applying blood and reading results
Step 3
Read your result
When the meter detects blood in the test strip, it begins to count
down from 5 to 1. Then, your blood glucose level appears on the
display, along with the unit of measure, and the date and time of
the test. Blood glucose results are automatically stored in the
meter’s memory.
æCAUTION: If you test at the low end of the operating range (43°F) and your glucose is high
(over 180 mg/dL), the reading on your meter may be lower than your actual glucose. In this
situation, repeat the test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible.
Top edge
Narrow channel
Apply drop here
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