How much blood is needed for one test?
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Surprisingly, I have had readings from a very tiny drop of blood, which is one of the reasons I like the one touch ultra 2.JJT
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One stone for all...different acids for each that is all...just wipe off once tested...and good to go...all stones same just need different acids...cheaper ones are fine..no need for big fancy one...I use one stone to test all...just different acids..
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About one drop of blood. A pinprick to a fingertip, then squeeze out one drop.
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I used this on my black lab...1 test per kit....hardest part drawing blood, It works much like checking your blood sugar.
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It depends on your circulation. I personally could tell a difference with just one scoop. This is good stuff, but really a person needs to eat healthy and do exercise to keep arteries healthy.
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They have a kit you can buy that includes meter, 25 strips and the blood prick. Just look and you will find one for about $10 that's all you need.
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Yes, it does matter. If you look at the test strip, each end is different. One end is to take blood and the other is what attaches to the hand held machine. When you look at the strip there is a plain side and a side that is printed on (test side). On the end where you take the blood, there are 2 half moon black wicking areas where you take the blood & it wicks it into those areas.....hard to see the blood on the test strip, but if the droplet of blood is gone off the paw, it has been wicked up. Once you have collected a small amount of blood, you can insert the other end with the print side up into the machine. Hope that helps. Yes, it does matter. If you look at the test strip, each end is different. One end is to take blood and the other is what attaches to the hand held machine. When you look at the strip there is a plain side and a side that is printed on (test side). On the end where you take the blood, there are 2 half moon black wicking areas where you take the blood & it wicks it into those areas.....hard to see the blood on the test strip, but if the droplet of blood is gone off the paw, it has been wicked up. Once you have collected a small amount of blood, you can insert the other end with the print... » Read More Yes, it does matter. If you look at the test strip, each end is different. One end is to take blood and the other is what attaches to the hand held machine. When you look at the strip there is a plain side and a side that is printed on (test side). On the end where you take the blood, there are 2 half moon black wicking areas where you take the blood & it wicks it into those areas.....hard to see the blood on the test strip, but if the droplet of blood is gone off the paw, it has been wicked up. Once you have collected a small amount of blood, you can insert the other end with the print side up into the machine. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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No, the monitor doesn't begin testing until enough blood is pulled up into the strip. And it's easy to tell when that has happened, as the display will change symbols from a blood drop to a dash-line that moves across the display. Very easy to tell what's going on. After the dash-line goes away, then your blood glucose reading (number) appears. Also, not much blood is required to get the reading to start.
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Normals are printed on each test strip bottle..one of mine says 107-148 another says 106-146
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The test strips have terrible accuracy, mine read 1000ppm off from the Taylor test kit from amazon, taylor salt I think, very accurate and around $20. Good luck!
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Very valid question, especially if buying five boxes. I can only say it depends on how ofter you test your blood glucose level per day. I buy 102 ct. compact drums (6 drums/ctn.) per month as I test three times a day. The expiration date on mine is February 2015. If in doubt, I suggest contacting the supplier.
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This meter takes a sample of whole blood. I believe you must go to a lab and have blood drawn to get a reading more accurate (plasma).
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the LH and HCG tests are in their own little package. You need to only open one at a time.
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The packaging says 28 ounces, which is 1 and 3/4 pints. I've never needed to measure my urine, but I think this would certainly be enough for one person with a very full bladder.
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If it does it will be very few of them, I don't remember. Some of the testers come with 10 at most. Your most expensive part of testing blood sugar is the strips. These strips are some of the least expensive, but it is accurate in my opinion. hope this helps
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Check for iron deficiency, via both a ferritin check and a complete blood count. I was low on iron as a result of blood donations. My ferritin level was down to 4, where 16+ is normal and 50+ is considered a better target. My RLS wasn't as bad as some people have, but it mostly went away once my iron levels were back up.
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Just one is needed. It's a great product. We've been very happy with it, and have been taking it for about 7 months now (since we went vegan.)