Bayer Ascensia Contour Microfill Blood Glucose Test Strips

Bayer Contour Test Strips Features

• This glucose test strips require 0.6ml sample size
• Meter automatically turns on when test strip is inserted and does not require coding
• Easy viewing of sample fills ensures accurate results
• Ascensia test strip has custom shape for easy handling
• Uses Sip-in sampling technology

How do Diabetes Test Strips work?

• When a drop of blood is put on the test strip, glucose in the blood reacts with glucose oxidase to produce gluconic acid.
• A current is transferred by the meter to the other end of the test strip.
• Electric terminals on the glucose monitoring strips allow the meter to calculate the current between the terminals.
• Current between the terminals is changed according to the level of gluconic acid produced.
• Then an algorithm is used by the blood glucose meter to calculate the blood glucose level on the basis of the difference in current.
• Some of the diabetic test strips allow the users to reapply more blood to the same strip if required during the test.
• Amount of blood needed by a test strip varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

What to buy with Contour Test Strips

• Ascensia Contour Normal Control Solution
• Lifescan Inc OneTouch Diabetes Logbook
• Medline Safety Lancets

How to use Bayer Contour Test Strips?

• Run a control solution test every time you open a new box of test strips
• Use the test strip within three minutes after you take it out of the packet
• Store the test strips between 35.6°F - 86°F(2°C - 30°C)
• Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip until you insert it into the meter
• Do not touch the test strip with wet hands
• Do not bend, cut, or twist the test strips