Accu-Tell VGM06 User Manual
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7CHAPTER 3: TAKING A TESTSet up your meter correctly and have all the materials you will need ready beforeyou begin testing, including your Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Meter, Accu-Tell BloodGlucose Test Strips and Accu-Tell Lancing Device with Accu-Tell Lancets.Preparing the Test Strip1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing blood glucose for your pet.2. Remove a test strip from the test strip vial or foil pouch. Tightly close the vialcap immediately after you have removed the test strip.3. Insert the test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrows. Meter turnson after a beep.4. A symbol with a test strip with a flashing blood will appear letting you knowthe meter is ready to test.Note:Check the expiration and discard dates on the test strip vial. All expiration datesare printed in Year-Month format. 2017-01 indicates January, 2017. YourAccu-Tell Blood Glucose Test Strips have 6 months shelf life after you first openthe test strip vial. Write the discard date on the vial label when you first open it.Make sure the test strip does not appear damaged. Prior to testing, wipe and drythe test site with an alcohol swab or soapy water. Make sure there is no cream orlotion on the test site. |
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