OneTouch Verio® test strips

Insert the OneTouch Verio^® test strip into the test strip port with the gold side of the test strip and the two silver prongs facing you.

The OneTouch Verio^® test strips require only 0.4μL of blood.

• When the Apply Blood screen appears on the display, you can apply your blood sample to either side of the test strip (to the opening of the channel).
• Apply your sample to the opening of the channel. 
• Be sure to apply your sample immediately after you get a drop of blood.
• Holding the meter at a slight angle, guide the channel to the blood drop.
• When it touches your sample, the test strip wicks blood into the channel. The channel should fill completely.
• The channel turns red and the meter will count down from 5 to 1.
• Blood should not be applied to the top of the test strip or to the top edge of the test strip.

determining the discard date.

• Keep test strips in a cool, dry place between 5°C and
  30°C.  The meter and test strips should be about the same temperature before you test. Do not test if there is condensation (water build-up) on the meter. Move your meter and test strips to a cool, dry place and wait for the meter surface to dry before testing.
• Do not open the test strip vial until you are ready to remove a test strip and perform a test. Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
• Tightly close the cap on the vial immediately after use to avoid contamination and damage.
• Only store unused test strips in their original vial.
• Do not return the used test strip to the vial after performing a test.
• Do not re-use a test strip that has had blood, control solution, or any contaminants applied to it. Test strips are for single use only.
• You may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface if your hands are clean and dry. Do Not bend, cut or modify the test strip in any way.
• When you first open a vial of test strips, record the discard date on the label. Refer to the test strip insert or vial label for instructions on determining the discard date.