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the blood flow.
If you accidentally prick yourself with a lancet, follow normal first aid procedures. If bleeding
persists, contact your local healthcare professional.
AlphaTrak 3 Blood Glucose Testing
The purpose of this section is to produce an accurate blood glucose test result.
Perform a Blood Glucose Test
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1. Check test strip expiry date.
Do not use expired test strips; they may produce inaccurate results.
IMPORTANT: Use only AlphaTrak 3 test strips. Other test strips can produce inaccurate results.
The test strips are for single use only.
Important Test Strip Information
Please read the AlphaTrak 3 test strip package insert for more information.
• Use the test strips within the meter’s operating range: 40 – 104 °F (4 – 40 °C).
• Store test strips in a dry place between 36 - 90 °F (2 - 32 °C).
• Store test strips away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Store test strips in their original vial only.
• Clean and dry your hands before removing a strip from the vial.
• Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing a test strip.
• Do not transfer test strips to another container.
• Do not store test strips outside the vial.
• Do not bend, cut or alter test strips.
• Do not press the test strip against the test site.
• Do not scrape the blood onto the test strip.
