Description

Accu-Chek Guide Test Strips are an essential tool for individuals managing their blood glucose levels with precision and ease. Designed specifically for use with the Accu-Chek Guide, Guide Me, and Guide Link meters, these test strips offer seamless compatibility, ensuring accurate and reliable results every time.

Key Features

• Spill-Resistant SmartPack Vial: The innovative design of the SmartPack vial allows for easy handling, enabling users to remove one strip at a time without hassle.
• Easy-Edge Dosing Area: Blood can be applied anywhere along the end of the strip, and the meter automatically detects when enough blood has been applied, streamlining the testing process.
• Small Sample Size: Requires only 0.6 μl of blood, making the testing process less intrusive.

Accuracy

Accu-Chek Guide Test Strips provide high accuracy, with 95% of glucose measurements falling within ±10 mg/dL of a lab reference value for concentrations below 100 mg/dL, and within ±10% for concentrations at or above 100 mg/dL. This level of precision helps users maintain confidence in their readings.

Storage Instructions

• Temperature Range: Store between 39°F and 86°F (4°C to 30°C).
• Expiration: Test strips are viable for up to 18 months from the date of manufacture. It's crucial not to use them past the 'Use By' date printed on the container.

Handling Guidelines

To ensure optimal performance, users should wash and dry their hands before use, avoid bending or contaminating the strips, and close the vial cap tightly after removing a strip. Proper disposal of used strips should follow local regulations.

Control Solution

For accuracy checks, use only the Accu-Chek Guide control solution. Conduct a control test under specific conditions, such as when opening a new box or if the strips were stored in extreme conditions. Control ranges are printed on the test strip container, and any discrepancies should be addressed by consulting troubleshooting resources.

Safety Information

These test strips are not classified as hazardous and are not regulated as dangerous goods for transport. They contain no ozone-depleting substances or hazardous air pollutants, aligning with relevant US regulations. Disposal should be conducted in accordance with local guidelines, treating used strips and containers as laboratory chemical waste.

Multilingual Support

Instructions are available in English and Spanish, with downloadable PDFs providing comprehensive guidance. For the most current product specifications and instructions, users should refer to the package insert and ensure expired strips are properly discarded and replaced.