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Caring for Your Test Strips
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Storage conditions: 2°C to 32°C (35.6°F to 89.6°F), below 85%
relative humidity. Do NOT freeze.
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Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not transfer to
another container.
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Store test strip packages in a cool dry place. Keep away from direct
sunlight and heat.
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After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close the vial cap
tightly.
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Touch the test strip with c
lean and dry hands.
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Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
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Write the opening date on the vial label when you first opened it.
Discard remaining test strips after 3 months.
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Do not use test strips beyond the expiry date. This may cause
inaccurate results.
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Do not bend, cut, or alter a test strip in any way.
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Keep the strip vial away from children since the cap and
the test strip
may be a choking hazard. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor for help.
For further information, please refer to the test strip package insert.