IMPORTANT:
• Was the sample deep red in color and free of watery fluid?
• Was the drop large enough (at least 0.3 µL)?
• Did the reaction site fill with enough blood all at once?
Step 5:
The meter will count down, showing a flashing dash. It will display the result
in 7 seconds.
CONSIDER YOUR RESULT. REPEAT ALTERNATE SITE TEST:
• IF the blood sample appeared to be diluted with clear fluid
• IF you did not vigorously rub the test site
• IF the blood drop was not large enough to fill the reaction site
• IF the test was accidentally marked as a "Control" result
• IF your result was not consistent with how you feel
• IF more than 10 seconds elapsed from sample collection to
measurement (evaporation of the blood sample may cause
a test result that is higher than the actual value)
Any of the above situations can lead to an inaccurate test result.
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IF NOT, REPEAT TEST.
Filled
Filled
Not Filled
No