Lifescan OneTouch Basic Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Manual (Page 17)

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IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION
■ OneTouch ® Basic ® , Profile ® , OneTouch ® II Test Strips can be damaged by heat and
light. Keep them sealed in the original vial. Store the vial in a cool, dry place below
86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate. Do not place in direct heat or sunlight.
■ OneTouch ® Basic ® , Profile ® , OneTouch ® II Test Strips are intended for use with fresh
whole blood or OneTouch ® Normal Control Solution. Do not use them with plasma
or serum samples. Results will not be accurate.
■ Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date on the vial.
■ When you open a new vial of test strips, record the discard date on the vial. The
discard date for test strips is four months after first opening the vial.
■ Do not use test strips that are bent, torn, cut, or changed in any way.
■ Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial; replace the vial cap
and close it tightly.
■ Never transfer test strips to a new vial or any other container. Always carry test
strips in their original container. Do not carry loose test strips in your meter case.
■ Do not use bleach (or products containing bleach) near the test strips.
■ For reliable results, use only OneTouch ® Basic ® , Profile ® , OneTouch ® II Test Strips
made by LifeScan.
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