What is this Test for?
Home-Check Diabetes Glucose Screening Test strips are intended for self-testing of blood glucose. The test uses a drop of capillary blood to provide a semi-quantitative result.
Why Should I do this Test?
Untreated, Diabetes causes serious harm to the body. If an abnormal result is confirmed and treated by your doctor, this can prevent or delay the onset of serious side effects. Use Home-Check Diabetes Glucose Screening test to check your glucose levels at home. You will then be in a better position to dicuss your situation with your doctor.
When should I do this test?
An ideal time to test is before breakfast. Do not eat or drink for 8 hours before testing (you may drink water only).
How Does the Test Work?
The test zone consists of two test pads containing sensitive chemicals. When blood is applied to the test zone, a chemical reaction takes place, causing colour to develop in direct proportion to the amount of glucose in the blood. The test uses the Glucose Oxidase/Peroxidase reaction.
What is Included?
2 Home-Check Diabetes Glucose Test strips
2 sterile lancets
2 sterile alcohol swabs
2 tissues
1 colour chart
1 instructions leaflet
What is not included but needed?
A watch with a second hand or a timer.
Storage
Store Home-Check Diabetes Glucose Test Strips in their original container in a cool, dry place between 4-30ºC. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not freeze. In the original bottle these test strips are stable up to the expiry date.
Quality Checks
The test strips can be checked against the ‘0’ (unused) colour block to see they are in good condition. If any sign of blue is visible, the strip should not be used.
Precautions and Limitations
Protect the test strips from sunlight and moisture. For in vitro diagnostic use. Use the test strips only between 18 and 35ºC. Use only fresh capillary whole blood from a finger stick. Do not use venous blood, plasma or serum. The test strips are for single use only. Incorrect timing – leaving the blood on too long will cause a falsely high result, and wiping the blood off too early will cause a falsely low result. Hematocrit values above 55% can reduce glucose values by as much as 15%. Hematocrit values below 35% can increase values by as much as 10%. Do not touch the test area as it contains chemicals. Wash hands after accidental contact. Do not use test strips if they have expired. Dispose of used test strips in an appropriate container for contaminated waste.
