#Bayer contour test strips cvs skin#
#Bayer contour test strips cvs full#

Use a new MICROLET® lancet each time you test because it is no longer sterile after use.It must not be used on more than one person due to the risk of infection. The MICROLET® 2 lancing device is intended for self testing by a single patient.CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions are sold separately if not included in the meter kit. You will also need CONTOUR®NEXT control solution to run a quality control check. This includes your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter, the CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strips, the MICROLET®2 lancing device and MICROLET® lancets. Have all the materials you will need ready before you begin testing.* If you do not re-apply enough blood within about 30 seconds, you will see a screen telling you to remove the strip and start with a new strip. You have about 30 seconds to apply more blood onto the same strip. * If the first blood drop is not enough, the meter will beep twice and display “Apply More Blood to continue testing.”

#Bayer contour test strips cvs skin#

Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps.ĭo not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test strip because this could lead to inaccurate results or errors.Īpply More Blood (if the meter indicates that more blood is needed) The blood is pulled into the test strip through the tip. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood. Test immediately after you have formed a small, round blood.Ĥ. Do not squeeze around the puncture site.ģ. Stroke your hand and finger toward the puncture site to form a drop of blood. Press the endcap firmly against the puncture site and press the blue release button.Ģ. Getting the Blood Drop – Fingertip Testingġ. The meter is now ready to test a blood drop. Insert the gray square end firmly into the test strip port until the meter beeps.

Hold the test strip with the gray square end facing toward the meter.ģ. Remove a CONTOUR ®NEXT test strip from the bottle.Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed thetest strip.Ģ. The amount of pressure applied to the puncture site also affects puncture depth.ġ. Rotate the endcap dial to adjust the puncture depth. Save it for disposing of the used lancet.Ħ. Twist off the round protective lancet cap.

You can also pull and release the re-setting handle.Ĥ.

#Bayer contour test strips cvs full#

Insert the lancet firmly into the lancing device until it comes to a full stop. Loosen the round protective cap on the lancet by rotating it¼ turn, but do not remove it.ģ. Snap the endcap off from top to bottom.Ģ. Remove the endcap from the MICROLET ® 2 lancing device with your thumb on the grip indent. Use a new MICROLET ® lancet each time you test because it is no longer sterile after use.ġ. The MICROLET ® 2 device should not be used for assisted blood draws by health care providers or at health care provision sites, and should never be shared with anyone else, even a family member, due to risk of infection. Potential Biohazard: The MICROLET ® 2 lancing device is intended for single patient use only.

CONTOUR ®NEXT control solutions are sold separately if not included in the meter kit.Īlways wash your hands well with soap and water and dry them well before and after testing, handling the meter, lancing device or used test strips You may also need CONTOUR ®NEXT control solution to perform a quality control check. This includes your CONTOUR ®NEXTmeter, CONTOUR ®NEXT test strips, and the MICROLET ® 2 lancing device and MICROLET ® lancets. Have all the materials you will need ready before you begin testing.