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They are a staple for individuals managing diabetes in South Africa, known for their reliability and advanced technology that minimizes errors during the testing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Product Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlucose Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed to quantitatively measure glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the data necessary for patients and healthcare providers to adjust diet, exercise, and medication (such as insulin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegular Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for frequent testers who require a larger supply of strips to maintain a consistent testing schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond-Chance® Sampling:\u003c\/strong\u003e This unique feature allows you to apply more blood to the same test strip within 30 seconds if the first sample was too small, preventing the need to throw away a wasted strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Coding® Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strips and meter calibrate automatically, removing the risk of inaccurate results caused by manual miscoding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e These strips meet and exceed the ISO 15197:2013 international standards for accuracy, even at low blood glucose levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Interference:\u003c\/strong\u003e The proprietary mediator technology makes the strips less susceptible to common interfering substances (such as paracetamol or vitamin C) in the blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSip-In® Sampling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strip quickly \"sips\" up the blood drop into the test chamber, making it easy to use even for those with tremors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires only a tiny 0.6 μL drop of blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a rapid result in 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e For use \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cem\u003eContour Plus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eContour Plus One\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eContour Plus Elite\u003c\/em\u003e meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnzyme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes FAD-GDH (Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide-Dependent Glucose Dehydrogenase) which is not affected by oxygen levels in the blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantity \/ Pack Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Test Strips (usually packed in a single moisture-sealed vial).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAPPI Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 718306001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Main Barcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5016003760907.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Hands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before handling the strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Strip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove a strip from the vial and immediately close the lid tightly. Insert the grey square end of the strip into the meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObtain Blood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your lancing device to get a small blood drop from your fingertip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touch the tip of the test strip to the blood drop. 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