Abbott Freestyle Optium KETONE Test Strips (10 tests)

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Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips (10 Tests)

Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips are designed for use with Freestyle Optium and Freestyle Optium Neo meters to measure blood ketone levels quickly and accurately. They provide an essential tool for individuals with diabetes to help manage their risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), especially during illness, stress, or fluctuating blood glucose levels.

Each pack contains 10 single-use test strips, individually wrapped for sterility and convenience. Easy to use with a simple finger-prick blood sample, these strips provide fast results in just 10 seconds, enabling users and healthcare professionals to make timely treatment decisions.

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Key Features

• Compatible Devices: Works with Freestyle Optium and Freestyle Optium Neo meters.

• Fast & Accurate Results: Provides ketone readings in just 10 seconds.

• Single-Use Strips: Individually foil-wrapped for hygiene and reliability.

• Small Blood Sample Required: Only 1.5µL of blood needed.

• 10-Test Pack: Convenient for home or clinical monitoring.

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Reasons to Use

• Monitor blood ketone levels to reduce risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

• Provides fast results for timely medical decisions.

• Easy to use at home or under professional guidance.

• Compact pack for convenient storage and travel.

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Reasons Not to Use

• Not suitable for glucose testing (use glucose strips instead).

• Must be used with Freestyle Optium or Optium Neo meters – not compatible with other brands.

• Not reusable – each strip is single-use only.

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Advantages

• Trusted Abbott quality for accurate ketone monitoring.

• Individually wrapped strips ensure sterility.

• Requires a very small blood sample.

• Portable and practical 10-test pack.

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Disadvantages

• Only 10 strips per pack – may require frequent repurchasing.

• Limited to compatible Abbott meters.

• Single-use design increases long-term cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are these test strips used for?
A: They are used to measure blood ketone levels in people with diabetes, helping reduce the risk of DKA.

Q: Which meters are they compatible with?
A: They are compatible with Abbott Freestyle Optium and Freestyle Optium Neo meters.

Q: How many strips are in a pack?
A: Each pack contains 10 individually wrapped strips.

Q: Can I use them for glucose testing?
A: No, they are specifically for ketone testing. Separate strips are available for glucose monitoring.

Q: How long does it take to get results?
A: Results are available in about 10 seconds.

Q: How much blood is needed?
A: Only 1.5µL of blood is required for each test.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.

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