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Preparing for a test
Have these things ready when you test:
OneTouch® Vita™ Meter
OneTouch® Vita™ Test Strips
• Use OneTouch® Vita™ Test Strips only.
• Unlike some blood glucose meters, it does not require
a separate step to code your OneTouch® Vita™ system.
• Make sure your meter and test strips are about the same
temperature before you test.
• For the most accurate results, test as close to room temperature
(20–25°C) as you can (see page 46).
• Tightly close the cap on the vial immediately after use to avoid
contamination and damage.
• Store unused test strips only in their original vial.
• Do not open the test strip vial until you are ready to remove a test
strip and perform a test.
• Do not return the used test strip to the vial after performing a test.
• Do not re-use a test strip that has had blood or control solution
applied to it. Test strips are for single use only.
m CAUTION:
• Do not use your test strips if your vial is damaged or has been left
open to air. This could lead to error messages or inaccurate results.
Call Customer Care on 0800 121 200 (UK) or 1800 535 676 (Ireland)
immediately if the test strip vial is damaged.
• If you cannot test because of a problem with your testing supplies,
contact your health care professional. Failure to test could delay
treatment decisions and lead to a serious medical condition.
• The test strip vial contains drying agents that are harmful if inhaled
or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
Lancing device
Sterile lancets
Customer Care Freephone 0800 121 200 (UK) or 1800 535 676 (Ireland)
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