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Never …
■ store the meter at high temperatures (above 35 °C
or 95 °F) while it is in regular use.
■ store the meter in damp or humid conditions with-
out protection.
■ remove or insert the code chip while the meter is
performing a test.
■ touch or remove the test strip during a test.
■ wait more than 15 seconds after a fingerstick
before applying the blood.
■ fingerstick a patient with wet hands (residues of
water, sweat, or alcohol).
■ add more blood after the test has begun.
■ perform a test with a drop of blood from a previous
puncture.
Protection against infection:
When collecting samples always observe the general
precautions and guidelines relating to blood sampling
(see page 17).
Dispose of all test strips used for patient testing in
accordance with the disposal policy of your laboratory or
practice (see page 17)
CAUTION
Accuracy/precision of measured results:
Failure to comply with the above may lead to inaccurate
results. An incorrect result may lead to an error in diag-
nosis, therefore posing danger to the patient.
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