GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide Test Strips 50

GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide Test Strips 50

GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide test strips by Roche are designed for use with the Accu-Chek Guide blood glucose meter to measure blood sugar levels quickly and easily. A caregiver takes a blood sample usually by finger prick and then tests it to measure the glucose levels in that blood sample using a test strip in conjunction with a glucose meter.

Construction

GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide test strips contain a substrate, a reagent layer that contains enzymes and other chemicals, and electrodes for electrochemical analysis. Glucose levels in a blood sample can be checked accurately using these components of a test strip.

Key Features and Benefits  

GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide test strips have the following additional features:

• Easy to use item (Simply insert the test strip into the meter and apply a small blood sample to the wide yellow application zone. The meter will automatically read the blood sugar level and display it on the screen.)
• Accuracy meets the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15197:2013 accuracy standards
• Fast results within just 4 seconds
• The small and discreet size makes them easy to carry with you
• SmartPack dispenser packaging helps prevent spills and makes it easy to take out one strip at a time
• Compatible with Accu-Chek Guide, Guide Me, and Guide Link meters

Applications

GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide test strips have the following applications:

• Blood Glucose Monitoring: GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide test strips are employed for holding the blood sample collected after pricking the test site using a lancet and a lancing device. This strip is then mounted on a compatible glucose meter to get the blood glucose readings.

Packaging

GUIDE50 Accu-Chek Guide test strips come in a spill-resistant pack. The product should be kept stored in the box until the time of use.

Caution

• Test strips should be stored at 39°F to 86°F.
• Ensure accurate results by always using unopened vials.
• Always follow the instructions of the manufacturers of the test strips.
• Make sure to store the strips in a cool and dry place.
• Ensure storing the strips away from moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Always use test strips after making sure that they are not expired to reduce the possibility of infection transfer.

Warnings

• Do not use expired strips as these can compromise the accuracy of the results.
• Never use unclean glucose meters.
• Do not use a test strip for testing multiple samples as it can lead to infection transfer.
• Never store the strips in extreme temperatures to get accurate results.
• Do not use pre-owned strips. These strips may have been tampered with and can lead to wrong results.