At 1 test per month, this kit will last 20 months. Is there an expiration date - can you end up with 14 out out of date tests after 6 months?
205058
this kit does have an expiration date, when you order a kit some sellers may send you a kit which expires soon. I don't know how you can find out out about expiry dates while placing an order. I am sure the kits work beyond the expiry dates.
205059
I believe there is a date on the box and I also think you would have a few left that you can't use I would buy the box of 10 that way you will not waste any.
205060
Yes, the kit definitely has an expiration date, so it may be difficult for one person to use all 20 test kits before expiration. The kit we purchased had an expiration date 11 months out.
205061
Great question. I never even checked until you posed this question. Yes, there is an expiration date..one year. We will be okay to use most of the test kits up before the expiration date, because both my daughter and I are diabetic, so we use two kits each month.
205062
I am not sure if it has expiration date. However, the a1c test should be made each 3 months for a diabetic patient, so I strongly recommend you to buy less kits unless you are a medical doctor and have many patients that could use so many kits
205063
excellent product since I started the use it, the # from 8 went down to 6'5 the as in the lab test.
667524
Understand the concern of the expiration date, these were 08/2015. I have ordered test strips before from Amazon, and the expiration date was/has been the next year.
662307
You will have to rely on the integrity of the market place vendor that uses Amazon's marketing services. I was concerned with this question myself; however, the (twelve test) kit that I obtained had a shelf life of well over 12 months so I was relieved. I suspect that if you're going through Amazon, your risk of getting short life materials should be minimal.
2098950
I do not believe there is any way to know that answer without asking the seller directly. The box will not be expired, and a person who is using the test strips to manage their diabetes (or prediabetes) will have no trouble using it before they "expire". The only significant expiration date that I am aware of is that you should use each drum of test strips within 90 days, or else your readings may be inaccurate. These are not like milk or eggs, which may go off if you leave them sitting past their "expiration". If the strips are stored in the proper conditions, they will be fine. I do not believe there is any way to know that answer without asking the seller directly. The box will not be expired, and a person who is using the test strips to manage their diabetes (or prediabetes) will have no trouble using it before they "expire". The only significant expiration date that I am aware of is that you should use each drum of test strips within 90 days, or else your readings may be inaccurate. These are not like milk or eggs, which may go off if you leave them sitting past their "expiration". If the strips are stored in the proper... » Read More I do not believe there is any way to know that answer without asking the seller directly. The box will not be expired, and a person who is using the test strips to manage their diabetes (or prediabetes) will have no trouble using it before they "expire". The only significant expiration date that I am aware of is that you should use each drum of test strips within 90 days, or else your readings may be inaccurate. These are not like milk or eggs, which may go off if you leave them sitting past their "expiration". If the strips are stored in the proper conditions, they will be fine. « Show Less
1368248
I have used them all. The date was 6-9 months out, but I cannot guarantee that will be the same when you order.
1886633
I'm not an expert, but to my knowledge you have to buy a new kit because the 20 tests have been calibrated to one monitor. Once the tests have been used you need a new calibration betwees test and monitor. Assume that this is mainly marketing strategy because I assume you could do the calibration at home or probably don't need the calibrations that often. Having said that, I use the monitor once a month, so shelf life is nearly 2 years.
2129298
You need to pay attention to the expiration date so you are buying fresh product with the longest shelf life in case you don't use it all right away. Many companies offer to buy your unused test strips and re-sell them. If you were to sell unneeded test strips, those companies pay more for the longest expiration date. I would not buy strips close to the exp. date for my own use as I keep several pkgs. on hand. If they are expired, you have no way of knowing if the chemicals have degraded and if you are getting an accurate result. If you get false readings, it could be life threatening.
65955
Hi,I'm not sure...I had 20 in mine when I received the tests. Good question!...
1040153
All test strips have the expiration date on the package they come in. Don't buy expired test strips from anyone.
1695774
The one I purchased expired beforeI could use the ten tests. So it is best to specify or ensure the expiration date is the longest possible date.
997371
I also expect the quantity in this kit to last at least a month. My concern about the reviews thus far is that they are premature. I don't find observations made after a few days of use to be helpful and I question whether or not anyone has had the product for a full month.
662308
I'll have to modify my answer. I have a ten test kit but, again, the shelf life was well over 12 months.
162544
I would not worry about the expiration date on the test strips. It's just a method for using older product first.
229794
The meter itself doesn't expire. So if you are asking about the enclosed test strips, the other answers are very helpful. I would think you would certainly use the 10 strips long before they expire!
1396794
If you have the container of test strips on hand you can find this info on it. My strips expiration date is 2016/05 (May 2016).
1276793
There is no expiration date for test strips. At least I've never seen it printed on the labels.
384233
I've had mine for 9 months and they are still testing strong so I would guess something in excess of 18 months is correct.