Explore the different ways you can simply handle Accu-Chek Guide test strips when removing them from the spill-resistent test strip vial:

Front slide
Side pinch
Pinch and pull
Back slide

Remember to follow all instructions in the package insert (wash and dry hands, do not bend or get dirt on the test strip, and close the cap tightly when finished).

The user will receive an E-4 error code.

Yes, as with any test strip, heat, humidity and other environmental conditions can affect strips.

No, the meter will no longer provide an automatic warning message telling customers that their vial of test strips will soon expire or lock them out once they have expired.

Yes. The Accu‑Chek Guide test strips have a protective coating along the entire length of the test strip. The end of the strip, where blood is applied, has a protective layer that allows quick absorption of blood while protecting the reagent inside. Touching the test area with clean hands will not affect it. However, if you have moisture or dirt on your hands, you could contaminate the dosing area.

Explore the different ways you can simply handle Accu-Chek Guide test strips when removing them from the spill-resistent test strip vial:

Front slide
Side pinch
Pinch and pull
Back slide

Remember to follow all instructions in the package insert (wash and dry hands, do not bend or get dirt on the test strip, and close the cap tightly when finished).

No, the meter will no longer provide an automatic warning message telling customers that their vial of test strips will soon expire or lock them out once they have expired.

Yes. The Accu‑Chek Guide test strips have a protective coating along the entire length of the test strip. The end of the strip, where blood is applied, has a protective layer that allows quick absorption of blood while protecting the reagent inside. Touching the test area with clean hands will not affect it. However, if you have moisture or dirt on your hands, you could contaminate the dosing area.

The Accu-Chek Mobile test cassettes can be used with the Accu-Chek Mobile meter.

Using test cassettes that have expired can cause your results to be inaccurate. If your test cassettes have expired, throw them away and begin using a new test cassette. The expiration date is printed on every test cassette.

If the test cassette you removed still has unused tests and is still within the "use by" date, you can reinsert the cassette into the meter. The meter recognises the cassette, the number of available tests and the expiry date.

If a standard test cassette is inserted in to the meter, the meter checks regularly when the cassette was inserted and calculates the use-by period from this. Each test cassette must be used up within 90 days (use-by period). If a standard test cassette is inserted into the meter, the use-by period is calculated from the date when the cassette was first placed in the meter. This date is stored in the cassette. 

The meter also checks whether the expiry date of the cassette has been reached. The expiry date is shown on the test cassette box. 

If either of the two dates – use-by period or expiry date – is exceeded, the cassette has expired and further tests cannot be performed with this test cassette. 

If a test is started and the cassette is going to expire shortly or has already expired, the meter will inform you of this. 

A notification relating to the expiry of the test cassette appears 10 days before it expires, subsequent notifications appear 5, 2 and 1 day(s) before expiry. 

If the test cassette has expired, a message will ask the user to replace it.

No, it is not possible to insert the cassette the wrong way.

When a new test cassette is inserted, the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag informs the meter about the specific properties of the chemistry in this test cassette and all coding information is given. The meter turns on, the display check appears and the user is shown the information about the cassette's expiry date. The number of available tests is indicated then the main menu is displayed. The meter is now ready for testing.

The user will receive an E-4 error code.

Yes, as with any test strip, heat, humidity and other environmental conditions can affect strips.

No, there is no ability to squeeze extra blood from the finger to dose a strip a second time.

The Accu-Chek Instant system was designed to assist users to easily conduct a test. Several features were designed for this purpose:

• Easy-edge test strip has a wide application area compared to leading brands
• Strips are placed electrode end down in the vial, so that they can be inserted easily into the meter with minimal handling
• The used strip can easily and hygienically be removed from the meter with the strip ejector

The Accu-Chek Instant test strip requires only a small speck of blood (0.6 μL).

The Accu-Chek Instant test strip utilises the FAD-GDH chemistry.

Using test cassettes that have expired can cause your results to be inaccurate. If your test cassettes have expired, throw them away and begin using a new test cassette. The expiration date is printed on every test cassette.

If the test cassette you removed still has unused tests and is still within the "use by" date, you can reinsert the cassette into the meter. The meter recognises the cassette, the number of available tests and the expiry date.

If a standard test cassette is inserted in to the meter, the meter checks regularly when the cassette was inserted and calculates the use-by period from this. Each test cassette must be used up within 90 days (use-by period). If a standard test cassette is inserted into the meter, the use-by period is calculated from the date when the cassette was first placed in the meter. This date is stored in the cassette. 

The meter also checks whether the expiry date of the cassette has been reached. The expiry date is shown on the test cassette box. 

If either of the two dates – use-by period or expiry date – is exceeded, the cassette has expired and further tests cannot be performed with this test cassette. 

If a test is started and the cassette is going to expire shortly or has already expired, the meter will inform you of this. 

A notification relating to the expiry of the test cassette appears 10 days before it expires, subsequent notifications appear 5, 2 and 1 day(s) before expiry. 

If the test cassette has expired, a message will ask the user to replace it.

No, it is not possible to insert the cassette the wrong way.

Yes. The Accu‑Chek Guide test strips have a protective coating along the entire length of the test strip. The end of the strip, where blood is applied, has a protective layer that allows quick absorption of blood while protecting the reagent inside. Touching the test area with clean hands will not affect it. However, if you have moisture or dirt on your hands, you could contaminate the dosing area.

No, the meter will no longer provide an automatic warning message telling customers that their vial of test strips will soon expire or lock them out once they have expired.

The Accu‑Chek Guide strip is 28 mm x 5 mm.

Yes, a clear protective barrier runs along the entire length of the test strip to protect the strip and chemistry. Blood applied to the opening along the end of the strip can be quickly pulled into the test strip.

No, the meter does not lock the user out once the test strips have expired.

The Accu‑Chek Instant S system was designed to assist users to easily conduct a test. Several features were designed for this purpose:

› Easy‑edge test strip has a wide application area compared to leading brands

› Strips are placed electrode end down in the vial, so that they can be inserted easily into the meter with minimal handling

The Accu‑Chek Instant strip is 28.2 mm x 5 mm.