Lifescan SureStep - Manual (Page 15)

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LEARNING
SureStep ® Test Strips
When blood is applied to the pink
test square, it is absorbed and a
chemical reaction takes place. A
blue colour forms in the confirmation
dot on the back of the test strip and
is read by the meter to determine
the blood glucose level; the darker
the colour, the higher the blood
glucose level.
White Tip is inserted
into the meter. The
side where you apply
blood must be face up
when you insert the
test strip.
Pink Test Square is
where you apply a
drop of blood.
White Pad absorbs
the excess blood that
may extend beyond
the pink test square.
Do not apply blood
directly onto the
white pad.
Pink Test
Square
White Pad
FRONT BACK Black Tip helps the
meter detect that the
strip has been insert-
ed properly.
Confirmation Dot on
the back of the test
strip is where you
check to confirm
proper blood applica-
tion. When it turns
completely blue,
enough blood has
been applied for an
accurate test.
White Tip
Confirmation
Dot
Black Tip
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