OneTouch Verio Test Strips

What are OneTouch Ultra Test Strips?

OneTouch Ultra Test Strips are used with OneTouch Ultra meters to measure blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

These strips help in checking how much glucose, or sugar, is in your blood, which is important for managing diabetes.

They can be used for testing blood from your fingertip, forearm, or palm. When using these strips, it’s important to follow the instructions in the user guide that comes with your meter. This will ensure accurate results and help you understand your blood sugar levels better.

When you test your blood glucose, you may see warning messages if your levels are too low or too high.

For example, if your reading is below 20 mg/dL, this might mean you have very low blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia, which can be serious and needs immediate treatment. Conversely, a reading above 600 mg/dL suggests high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, which also requires quick attention.

If your test results don’t match how you feel, or if they seem unusual, it’s essential to contact your healthcare provider. Always check the strips for damage and use them only as directed to ensure your tests are accurate.

How to Use OneTouch Ultra Test Strips?

To use OneTouch Ultra Test Strips, start by ensuring you have everything ready: a clean test strip, your OneTouch meter, and a lancet device to draw blood.

The test strips work by mixing your blood sample with special chemicals, producing a small electrical current that your meter reads to show your blood glucose level.

Make sure to read your OneTouch meter’s user guide for detailed instructions, and check that the test strip vial is not damaged or open to avoid incorrect results.

1. Turn on your OneTouch meter and insert a new test strip into the designated slot.
2. Use a lancet device to prick the side of your fingertip or another testing site like your forearm or palm.
3. Gently touch the edge of the test strip to the blood drop. Make sure the strip absorbs enough blood to work correctly.
4. The meter will analyze the blood sample and display your blood glucose level after a few seconds.
5. Note your reading, especially if it falls outside the recommended range. Follow up with your healthcare provider if necessary.

Storage Information

To store OneTouch Ultra Test Strips properly, keep the vial in a cool, dry place below 86°F (30°C) and avoid refrigeration or direct sunlight.

Always use the original test strip vial to prevent damage and open it only when ready to test. After removing a strip, close the vial tightly.

Write the discard date (six months after opening) on the label and do not use strips beyond their expiration date.

Handle strips with clean, dry hands, and avoid touching them with anything dirty or wet. Each strip is for single use only, so dispose of used strips according to local regulations.

Product Specifications and Features

The OneTouch Ultra Test Strips are designed to provide accurate blood glucose readings for people with diabetes.

They use DoubleSure technology, which automatically checks each blood sample twice to ensure reliable results.

These test strips are specifically compatible with the OneTouch Ultra 2 meter.

• Technology: Utilizes DoubleSure technology for double-checking blood samples.
• Compatibility: Designed for use with the OneTouch Ultra 2 meter.
• Cost-Effective: Generally offers the lowest co-pay on many health plans.

Warnings and Precautions

• Diagnosis Limitations: Do not use OneTouch Ultra Test Strips for diagnosing diabetes or testing newborns. These strips are meant only for personal blood glucose monitoring.
• Single Use Only: Each test strip is for one-time use only. Reusing them can lead to inaccurate results.
• Specific to D-Glucose: The test strips only measure D-glucose. They do not react to other sugars in the blood, which may affect the results.
• Use Fresh Blood: Always use fresh capillary whole blood. Avoid using serum or plasma, as this can result in incorrect readings.
• Hematocrit Levels: Extreme hematocrit levels can impact test results. Levels below 30% may cause falsely high readings, while levels above 55% may cause falsely low readings. Consult your healthcare professional if unsure of your hematocrit level.
• Altitude: The test strips can be used at altitudes up to 10,000 feet. Studies show accurate results at altitudes up to 5,280 feet and under simulated conditions up to 10,000 feet.
• Blood Collection: Fresh capillary blood can be collected in heparin-containing test tubes if used within 10 minutes. Do not use other anticoagulants or preservatives, as they can interfere with the results.
• Interferences: Certain medications and substances do not significantly affect results. Acetaminophen, salicylates, uric acid, and ascorbic acid are usually safe at normal levels, but high concentrations may cause inaccurate readings.
• Oxygen Therapy: Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may have falsely low results. This is important to consider when testing blood glucose in these patients.
• Dehydration and Shock: Severely dehydrated or critically ill patients should not be tested with blood glucose meters, as these conditions can lead to misleading results.
• Lipemic Samples: High cholesterol and triglyceride levels do not affect results. However, grossly lipemic samples (extremely high-fat levels) have not been tested and are not recommended for use.
• Choking Hazard: Keep test strips away from children as they pose a choking hazard. The test strip vial may contain drying agents that can be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Do not ingest any items in the vial.

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