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When using OneTouch Ultra Blue Test Strips, it's essential to follow specific guidelines to ensure accurate blood glucose readings and maintain safety:

• Storage Conditions: Keep the test strip vial in a cool, dry place below 86°F (30°C). Avoid refrigeration and protect the strips from direct sunlight and heat. Exposure to temperatures or humidity outside these conditions can lead to inaccurate results.

• Handling Test Strips: Always store test strips in their original vial to prevent damage or contamination. Do not transfer them to other containers. Open the vial only when you're ready to use a strip, and immediately close the lid tightly after removing one. Use the test strip right after taking it out of the vial.

• Single Use Only: Each test strip is designed for one-time use. Never reuse a strip that has had blood or control solution applied to it.

• Avoid Contamination: Ensure your hands are clean and dry before handling test strips. Avoid getting dirt, food, or liquids on them. You may touch any part of the strip's surface with clean, dry hands.

• Physical Integrity: Do not bend, cut, or alter the test strip in any way, as this can affect its functionality.

• Temperature Consistency: Before testing, make sure your meter and test strips are at approximately the same temperature to ensure accurate readings.

• Proper Disposal: After testing, do not return the used test strip to the vial. Used test strips may be considered biohazardous waste in your area. Follow your healthcare professional’s recommendations or local regulations for proper disposal.

• Child Safety: Keep the test strip vial out of reach of children. Test strips pose a choking hazard and should not be swallowed. The vial may contain drying agents that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed and can cause skin or eye irritation.

• Compatibility: Use only OneTouch Ultra Blue Test Strips with the corresponding OneTouch Ultra meters. Using incompatible test strips can lead to inaccurate results.

• Health Conditions: Certain conditions, such as severe dehydration, shock, or hyperosmolar states (with or without ketosis), can cause falsely low readings. If you are critically ill, consult your healthcare professional before using the meter.

By adhering to these guidelines, you can help ensure the accuracy of your blood glucose measurements and maintain safety during testing.

When using OneTouch Ultra Blue test strips, it's important to be aware of certain factors that can affect the accuracy of your blood glucose readings:

• Medications and Substances: Common medications like Acetaminophen (Tylenol), salicylates (found in Aspirin), uric acid, and Vitamin C typically do not interfere with test results when present at normal levels. However, unusually high concentrations of these substances in your blood may lead to inaccurately high glucose readings.

• Oxygen Therapy: If you're receiving oxygen therapy, be aware that this can cause falsely low blood glucose readings.

• Health Conditions: Severe dehydration, shock, or hyperosmolar states (with or without ketosis) can result in falsely low readings. It's advisable not to use blood glucose meters for critically ill patients under these conditions.

• Blood Composition: The hematocrit level, which measures the proportion of red blood cells in your blood, can influence test results. Levels below 30% may cause falsely high readings, while levels above 55% may lead to falsely low readings. If you're unsure about your hematocrit level, consult your healthcare professional.

• Blood Lipids: Cholesterol levels up to 700 mg/dL and triglycerides up to 3000 mg/dL generally do not affect test results. However, extremely high lipid levels have not been thoroughly tested and are not recommended for use with OneTouch Ultra meters.

• Altitude: Testing at altitudes up to 10,000 feet does not impact the accuracy of OneTouch Ultra Blue test strips.

Always consult your healthcare professional if you have concerns about how these factors might affect your blood glucose testing.