Accu-Chek Advantage - Manual (Page 8)

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Using Test Strips
You may use either Accu-Chek Comfort Curve or Accu-Chek Advantage Test Strips with this meter. Accu-Chek
Comfort Curve Test Strips are recommended because they’re faster and require less blood than Accu-Chek
Advantage Test Strips. This means easier and more convenient testing for you.
• For accurate results, use only approved test strips.
• Replace the code key and run a control test every
time you get a new box of test strips.
• Store test strips in their original vial.
• Close the bottle cap tightly immediately after
removing a test strip.
• After you take a test strip out of the vial, be sure
to use it within three minutes.
• Note the expiration (“Use By”) date on the test
strip vial. Throw test strips away after that date.
• Store your test strips and meter in a cool, dry
place – between 32-90°F (0-32°C).
Do not store test strips in a refrigerator.
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Never store test strips in areas of high heat and moisture, such as the kitchen, bathroom
or laundry room – heat and moisture can damage them.
Using Accu-Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips
YES NO YES NO
YES NO
Fill the yellow window
completely.
Electrodes (silver-
colored bars)
Comfort Curve
Yellow window
Touch and hold a drop to the edge –
not the top – of the yellow window. Fill the yellow window
completely.
Using Accu-Chek Advantage Test Strips
Electrodes (silver-
colored bars)
Yellow window
Touch and hold a drop to the top –
not the edge – of the yellow window
Be sure to carefully read all the information that comes with the test strips.
“Using Test Strips” is process of
PMS 3005.
“Using Accu-Chek Comfort...” is
process of PMS 3005 and “Using
Accu-Chek Advantage...” is
process of PMS 287.
The blend at the top is process of
PMS 3005.
The blend in the middle is process
of PMS 287.
blend towards bottom is process
of PMS 124. Triangle is process of
PMS 207 with “!” reversed out to
white throughout book.
blend at bottom prints process of
PMS 3005 throughout chapter 1.
“Chapter 1: ...” reverses out white.
This owner’s booklet will help you learn to test with Accu-Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips.
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