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RESULTS
Before testing:
■
Wash your hands before testing.
■
Use a new, sterile lancet.
■
Make sure you are using
ONE TOUCH
®
Test Strips.
■
Check the expiration date on the
test strip vial. If it has passed, dis-
card the unused test strips and
open a new vial. Discard any
remaining test strips four months
after first opening.
■
Make sure the test spot is white
or ivory-colored with no tears or
wrinkles.
■
Make sure the code on the meter
matches the code on the test strip
vial.
■
Make sure the meter’s test area
and test strip holder are clean.
■
Do a test with ONE TOUCH
®
Control Solution to verify that the
test strip and meter are working
properly.
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