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Blood Glucose Monitoring System
NOTE:
• For accurate test results, apply the drop of blood to the tip of the test strip within 20
seconds after puncturing.
• Do not test blood that runs or spreads out from the puncture site.
• Do not smear blood onto the test strip.
• Do not forcefully press the test strip into your puncture site.
• Do not touch the test strip once the meter has started the countdown.
CAUTION:
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter, lancing
device or test strips.
• Clean and disinfect the meter after the test see page 59.
• Follow lancing device instruction for how to clean and disinfect the lancing device after
the test
• When ejecting the used test strip, point your meter downwards and away from others.
• Disposal of biohazard waste:
Used lancets and test strips are biohazard materials and can transmit blood-borne
disease. Please follow your local healthcare provider's recommendation regarding
proper disposal of used lancets and test strips.