Inserting the test strip – Bayer Contour-TS User Manual

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Use the gray endcap for fi ngertip testing.

Use the clear endcap for Alternative Site Testing (forearm or
palm). See your Ascensia M

ICROLET

Lancing Device instructions.

Inserting the Test Strip:

Remove a test strip from the bottle and fi rmly snap the lid
closed. Never store test strips outside the bottle!

NOTE:

Check the expiration and discard date. Make

sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged.

Inserting the T

est Strip

Hold the test strip with the
gray end facing up.

Insert the gray end into the
orange test strip port on the
meter. No coding required!

The meter will turn on. A test
strip with a fl ashing blood
drop will appear letting you
know the meter is ready to
test. Do not apply blood to
the test strip until the blood
drop symbol fl ashes.

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