OneTouch Select® Plus

OneTouch Select® Plus test strips are used with the OneTouch Select® Plus blood glucose monitoring system series (OneTouch Select Plus Simple®) to measure glucose (sugar) levels in fresh whole capillary blood samples taken from the fingertips. The OneTouch Select® Plus blood glucose monitoring system series is intended for use by a single patient and should not be shared with others.

Testing principle

OneTouch Select® Plus blood glucose meters are calibrated to blood plasma glucose levels to simplify comparison of meter results with laboratory results. The glucose in the blood sample reacts with the glucose oxidase enzyme on the test strip to produce a small electrical current. The strength of this current varies depending on the glucose level (concentration) in the blood sample. OneTouch Select® Plus glucose meters measure the strength of this current, calculate the blood glucose level, and display your result on the meter screen.

Detailed information on using the meter and other important technical information is provided in the user manual that comes with the meter. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF ANY LIFESCAN PRODUCT, please call the Lifescan Customer Care at: 0 800 500 353 (free of charge in Ukraine), Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

• Store the test strip vial in a dry place at a temperature between 5 °C and 30 °C. Do not store in a refrigerator. Protect from direct sunlight and heat. Exposure to temperatures and/or humidity outside the recommended storage limits may result in inaccurate test results. 
• The expiration date is printed on the vial. 
• Do not use after the expiration date. 
• Store the test strips only in the original vial. To avoid damage or contamination, DO NOT transfer the test strips to any other container. 
• Only open the vial containing the test strips when you are ready to use a test strip. 
• Immediately close the vial tightly with the cap after removing a test strip. Remove the test strip from the vial immediately before use, especially in high humidity conditions. 
• Do not use test strips if the vial is damaged or has been left open. 
• Avoid contact of test strips with dirt, food, or liquids. You can touch any part of the test strip surface with clean, dry hands. 
• Do not bend, cut, or deform the test strips. 
• Do not perform the test with a damaged or bent test strip. 
• Test strips are for single use only. 
• Never reuse a test strip that has already been applied with blood or control solution. 
• Before testing, make sure that the meter and test strips are at approximately the same temperature. 
• Apply only OneTouch Select® Plus control solution or blood sample to the test strip. 
• Do not return the used test strip to the vial after testing. 
• In your area, used test strips may be considered biohazardous waste. When disposing of them, follow the advice of medical professionals and local regulations.

WARNING! Keep the test strip vial out of the reach of children. Test strips pose a risk of airway obstruction. Do not swallow test strips. The bottle containing the test strips may contain a desiccant, which is harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause irritation to the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes. Do not swallow any components.

IMPORTANT! Before use, read the test strip instructions and the user manual for the glucometer supplied with your system. The user manual contains complete instructions for measuring blood glucose levels and performing a control solution test. Do not use new test strips if the vial is open or damaged in any way. This may result in error messages or inaccurate blood glucose readings. Contact Customer Service immediately if you have any questions about the test strips or test results.

• If your blood glucose results do not match your symptoms, and you have followed all the instructions in the user manual for your glucose meter, contact your doctor.
• Never ignore your symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes management program without consulting your healthcare provider.

Restrictions on the procedure

OneTouch Select® Plus test strips provide accurate results under the following conditions:

• Do not use to diagnose diabetes mellitus or to determine blood glucose levels in newborns.
• Test strips are specific for determining D-glucose levels and do not react to other sugars that may be present in the blood.
• Use only fresh whole capillary blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
• Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. Too high or too low hematocrit values can affect test results. A hematocrit level below 30% may cause false high readings. A hematocrit level above 55% may cause false low readings. Be sure to consult your healthcare professional if you do not know your hematocrit level.
• OneTouch Select® Plus test strips can be used at altitudes up to 3048 meters (m) above sea level without affecting test results.

Other substances (interferences) that may affect blood glucose test results: uric acid and other reducing substances (when present in the blood at high normal or maximum therapeutic concentrations) do not significantly affect test results. However, abnormally high concentrations of these substances in the blood may cause false high results.
• Patients receiving oxygen therapy may have falsely low results.
• Test results may be falsely low if the patient is severely dehydrated, in shock, or has elevated blood osmolarity (with or without ketosis).
• Glucose meters should not be used to determine blood glucose levels in critically ill patients.

Do not use the OneTouch Select® Plus system if you know or suspect that the patient's whole blood sample contains PAM (pralidoxime), as this may lead to inaccurate results.

The OneTouch Select® Plus series of blood glucose meters is not intended for alternative site testing (AST).

1 pack – 1 bottle containing 50 test strips.

Manufactured by:

LifeScan Scotland Limited, United Kingdom.

Customer service: 

If you have any questions about OneTouch products, please contact the LifeScan Customer Care at: 0 800 500 353 (free of charge in Ukraine), Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.