Lifescan OneTouch Ultra - Manuel (Page 36)

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Step-by-Step Test Procedure
Insert a test strip, contact bars end first and
facing up, into the test port. Push it in until it
will go no further. The meter will turn on and
the display check will appear briefly. Then
the code number will appear, followed by
the
R
symbol with the unit of measure.
Check that the unit of measure is set
correctly. Be sure the meter and test strip
codes match. If they do not, code the
meter correctly.
Obtain a round drop of blood using the
OneTouch
® UltraSoft ™ Adjustable Blood
Sampler. The blood sample must be at
least 1 µL in volume (
actual size) to fill
the confirmation window. When the
R
symbol appears on the display, touch and
hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel
in the top edge of the test strip.
DO NOT
• Apply sample to the front or back of
the test strip.
• Push your finger against the test strip.
• Apply a smeared sample.
Apply Sample. STEP 2
Insert Test Strip. STEP 1
Insert This End
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