Lifescan SureStep Blood Glucose Monitor - Manual (Page 37)

27
TESTING
8 . Remove a test strip from the bottle and
replace the bottle cap. Close it tightly.
◆ Check the expiration date and discard
date. Do not use the test strips after
these dates.
◆ Compare the color of the confirmation
dot on the test strip with the “Unused”
color dot shown on the Color Chart on
the test strip bottle label. If the color of
the confirmation dot on the test strip
is darker than that shown on the Color
Chart, do not use the test strip. The
result may be inaccurate.
CAUTION: Use a test strip as soon as
possible after removing it from the bot-
tle. Prolonged exposure to moisture,
light, or heat can cause inaccurate
results. Store test strips tightly capped in
the original bottle in a cool, dry place
away from direct heat and sunlight.
Never transfer test strips to another
container.
NOTE: If opening the test strip bottle
for the first time, write the discard date
(4 months from day of opening) on the
bottle label and perform a control solu-
tion test following the instructions in
Checking the System.
DCO_05074503A_OT_SS_OB_US 6/19/03 11:59 AM Page 27