Before using the OneTouch Select Plus® test strips to test your blood glucose, carefully read the Owner’s Booklet for your meter and the inserts that come with the components of the system.
How do I insert the OneTouch Select Plus® test strip into the meter?
Insert the OneTouch Select Plus® test strip into the test strip port with the contact bars facing you.
How much blood do I need for the OneTouch Select Plus® test strip?
The OneTouch Select Plus® test strips require a minimum of 1.0 μL of blood.
How do I apply blood to the OneTouch Select Plus® test strip?
Keeping your finger extended and steady, move the meter and test strip towards the blood drop.
Gently touch the channel to the edge of the blood drop.
Wait for the confirmation window to fill completely. The blood drop will be drawn into the narrow channel and the confirmation window should fill completely.
How should I store my OneTouch Select Plus® test strips?
Keep test strips in a cool, dry place between 5°C and 30°C.
Do Not test if there is condensation (water build-up) on your meter. Move your meter and test strips to a cool, dry place and wait for the meter surface to dry before testing.
Do Not open the test strip vial until you are ready to remove a test strip and perform a test. Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the vial, especially in high humidity environments.
Close the cap tightly on the vial immediately after use to avoid contamination and damage.
Only store unused test strips in their original vial.
Do Not return the used test strip to the vial after performing a test.
Do Not re-use a test strip that has had blood or control solution applied to it. Test strips are for single use only.
Do Not test with a test strip that is bent or damaged.
You may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface if your hands are clean and dry. Do Not bend, cut or modify the test strip in any way.
When you first open a vial of test strips, record the discard date on the label. Refer to the test strip insert or vial label for instructions on determining the discard date.
