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DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM
Guidelines for obtaining an accurate meter to
lab comparison
Before going to the lab:
• Perform a control solution test to make sure your meter is
working properly.
•
Do Not
eat for at least 8 hours before you test your blood.
• Take your meter and testing supplies with you to the lab.
Comparing your meter results to those taken from
another meter
Comparing your blood glucose test results taken with this meter
to your results taken from a different meter is not recommended.
Results may differ between meters and are not a useful measure
of whether your meter is working properly.
Testing with your OneTouch Select Plus Simple
®
Meter at the lab:
• Test within 15 minutes of the lab test.
• Use only a fresh, capillary blood sample from your fingertip.
• Follow all instructions in this Owner's Guide for performing a
blood glucose test.