OneTouch Select® Test Strips – Testing And Results
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Information regarding performing testing and viewing results when using OneTouch Select® test strips including blood sample collection, choosing the right sampling site at the right time, results, range of expected values and unexpected results.
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Testing And Results:
In vitrodiagnostic. For self-testing.
For whole blood glucose testing with the OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter.
IMPORTANT: Please read this information and your OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter Owner’s Guide before using OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips.
Do Not use your OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips if your vial is open or damaged in any way as this could lead to error messages or blood glucose values that read higher than the actual value. Contact LifeScan Customer Care immediately if the test strip vial is open or damaged or if these instructional materials or your meter results seem unclear.
For general information, see the following article:
Materials provided: OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips.
Materials required but not provided: your meter, Owner’s Guide, lancing device, optional clear cap, and a new, sterile lancet.
Blood Sample Collection:
NOTE:Refer to your system’s Owner’s Guide for detailed information on preparing the lancing device and blood sample collection.
To obtain a drop of blood, follow these steps:
Step 1: Select the puncture site. You may obtain a blood drop from the fingertip, palm, or forearm. Wash your hands and the puncture site with warm, soapy water. Dry them thoroughly.
Step 2: Lance the puncture site. Obtain a drop of blood. Do Not squeeze the puncture site excessively.
Choosing the Right Sampling Site at the Right Time:
At times, results obtained at the forearm or palm may be different from a fingertip measurement. Talk to your healthcare professional before you begin using your forearm or palm for sampling.
NOTE:Confirm if you have the correct cap for alternative site testing.
CAUTION:Do Not test on forearm or palm when:
You think your blood glucose is rapidly falling, such as within two hours of exercise or a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump bolus. Testing with a fingertip sample may identify a hypoglycaemic (low blood sugar) level sooner than testing with a forearm or palm sample.
It has been less than two hours after a meal, a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump bolus, physical exercise, or you think your glucose level is changing rapidly.
You are concerned about the possibility of hypoglycaemia (insulin reactions), such as when driving a car. This is especially important if you suffer from hypoglycaemia unawareness (lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction).
Remember: Consult with your healthcare professional before using your forearm or palm for testing.
Blood Glucose Testing:
NOTE:For detailed information on the testing procedure including blood sample collection and, for certain meter models, coding your meter, please refer to the Owner’s Guide that came with your system.
Step 1: Insert test strip. Remove a test strip and recap the vial immediately. Insert the test strip into the test port. Make sure the three contact bars are facing you and the arrow is pointing down. Push the test strip in as far as it will go. Meter turns on automatically. Use only OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips (Code 25 only) with your OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter.
Step 2: Apply sample. When the flashing apply sample symbol appears on the display, touch and hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel in the top edge of the test strip. Keep holding the blood drop to the top edge of the test strip until the confirmation window is full.
Do Not apply sample to the top of the test strip.
Do Not move the test strip in the meter during a test.
Do Not press the test strip against your puncture site (fingertip, forearm, or palm).
Do Not apply a smeared sample.
If the confirmation window does not fill completely before the meter begins to count down, Do Not add more blood to the test strip; discard the test strip and retest. If the confirmation window is not full, you may get an error message or an inaccurate test result. If you have trouble filling the test strip, contact Customer Care for assistance.
Step 3: Accurate results in just 5 seconds. Your blood glucose test result will appear after the meter counts down from 5 to 1.
WARNING:Check that the unit of measure is correct (mg/dL). If the unit of measure is not correct, call Customer Care.
Test Results:
The OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter displays results between 20 and 600 mg/dL. If your test result is lower than 20 mg/dL, a warning or error message will appear indicating a low glucose level. This may indicate severe hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). Treat this condition immediately according to your healthcare professional’s recommendations. Although this message could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first, then do another test. If your test result is above 600 mg/dL, a warning or error message will appear indicating a high glucose level. This may indicate severe hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose). You should retest your glucose level and if the message appears again, call your healthcare professional immediately.
Range of Expected Values:
Blood glucose management requires the help of a healthcare professional. Together you can set your own range of expected blood glucose values, arrange your testing times, and discuss the meaning of your blood glucose results. Expected blood glucose levels for people without diabetes:*
* Beaser, R.S. and Hill, Joan: The Joslin Guide to Diabetes. New York: Simon and Schuster (1995), p. 158.
If You Get Unexpected Results:
If your blood glucose result is less than 70 mg/dL indicating low blood glucose or higher than 180 mg/dL indicating high blood glucose, you should contact and follow your healthcare professional treatment advice.*
*American Diabetes Association, Position Statement, Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Care 31:S55-S60, 2008.
If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution. If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results AND you have followed all instructions described in your Owner’s Guide, call your healthcare professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes control programme without speaking to your healthcare professional.
