User's Manual

CHAPTER 9. Warnings, Precautions and Limitations
1. Test Strip
n Make sure the Code Chip and test strip lot numbers match. Never use a Code Chip
from a different lot than the test strip.
n Out-of-date or expired strips cannot be used in your test system. Check package for
expiration date.
n Add all of the blood the test strip at one time. If you do not get all of the blood on the
strip, do not add blood to the same strip. Test again with a new unused test strip and
fresh blood sample.
n Discard test strip after using. Strips are to be read once. Never insert or read a used
test strip.
n Discard the used test strips in proper container, according to your standard laboratory
procedures
n Do net ingest.