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OneTouch Ultra Plus Flex™ - Applying The Sample

Published 2025-03-26
Updated 2025-10-15
Products OT Ultra Plus Flex Meter OT Ultra Plus Test Strip
Applying The Sample:

 

1. Apply the sample to the test strip
  • You can apply blood to either side of the test strip.
  • Apply your sample to the opening of the channel.
  • Be sure to apply your sample immediately after you get a drop of blood.
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  • 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.

 

2. Wait for the channel to fill completely
  • The blood drop will be drawn into the narrow 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 on the top of the test strip or to the top edge of the test strip.

 

  • NOTE:
    • Do Not smear or scrape the sample with the test strip.
    • Do Not press the test strip too firmly against the puncture site or the channel may be blocked from filling properly.
    • Do Not apply more blood to the test strip after you have moved the drop of blood away.
    • Do Not move the test strip in the meter during a test or you may get an error message or the meter may turn off.
    • Do Not remove the test strip until the result is displayed or the meter will turn off.

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