Applying Blood And Reading Results:
Applying The Sample:
1. Apply the sample to the test strip
- Blood should be applied to the edge of the test strip. You can apply your sample to either side of the test strip channel.
- Be sure to apply your sample immediately after you get a drop of blood.
- Blood should not be applied on the top of the test strip or to the end of the test strip.
- Holding the meter at a slight angle, guide the channel to the blood drop.
- When it touches your sample, the test strip wicks blood into the channel.
2. Wait for the channel to fill completely
- The blood drop will be drawn into the narrow channel. The channel should fill completely.
- The channel turns red and a result will be displayed after approximately 5 seconds.
- Note:
- Do Not smear or scrape the sample with the test strip.
- Do Not press the test strip too firmly against the puncture site or the channel may be blocked from filling properly.
- 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 or you may get an error message or the meter may turn off.
- Do Not remove the test strip until the result is displayed or the meter will turn off.
For information on Viewing Your Result:
