Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips 50 Boxes (500 Tests Total)
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Abbott FreeStyle Optium Ketone Test Strips — bulk 50-box pack (500 tests). For use with the FreeStyle Optium Neo meter. Measures β-hydroxybutyrate for sick-day and DKA management in Type 1 diabetes. Distributed in Australia by Abbott Australasia.
By Abbott · Test strips · 500 Tests
About Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips 50 Boxes (500 Tests Total)
Abbott FreeStyle Optium β-Ketone test strips measure β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), the predominant ketone body produced during periods of insulin deficiency in Type 1 diabetes. Blood β-ketone testing is recommended by Australian diabetes guidelines (NDSS Sick Day Action Plan, Diabetes Australia) when blood glucose is persistently elevated, when the person with diabetes is unwell, or when insulin pump failure is suspected. Each strip is foil-sealed for single use and used with the FreeStyle Optium Neo blood glucose and ketone meter. The 50-box bulk format provides 500 tests total and is typically used by aged-care facilities, diabetes clinics, or by individuals who require frequent ketone monitoring (such as during pump therapy or pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes).
Key features
- Measures β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) — the most clinically relevant blood ketone
- For use with the Abbott FreeStyle Optium Neo meter
- Foil-sealed single-use strips — fresh strip every test
- 50 boxes × 10 strips per box = 500 tests total (bulk supply)
- Test result available in approximately 10 seconds
- Distributed in Australia by Abbott Australasia
Specifications
- Brand: Abbott
- Format: Test strips
- Pack size: 500 Tests
- Category: Diabetes › Blood Glucose & Ketone Testing › Test Strips
- Country of supply: Australia
Ingredients
Each test strip is a single-use electrochemical biosensor containing immobilised β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase enzyme and a reference standard. Strips are individually foil-sealed for moisture and contamination protection. Box contains the strip code chip required for meter calibration to that strip lot.
Directions for use
Use only with a FreeStyle Optium Neo meter calibrated to the strip lot via the supplied code chip. Wash and dry hands. Lance the side of a finger (rotate fingers between tests). Insert a fresh strip into the meter, apply a small drop of blood to the strip target, and wait approximately 10 seconds for the BHB result in mmol/L. Record the result and interpret per your diabetes team's individualised sick-day plan. Dispose of the used strip and lancet in a sharps container.
Storage
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place. Keep strips in their original foil packaging until use. Do not refrigerate. Do not use after the expiry date printed on each foil. Once a strip is removed from its foil, use immediately.
Warnings and important information
- Strips are for in vitro diagnostic use with blood — single use only, never reuse a strip.
- Always interpret ketone results in the context of how you feel and your diabetes team's individualised plan. A high reading (above 1.5 mmol/L) requires urgent contact with your diabetes team or emergency department attendance.
- Do not use strips that are expired, that have been removed from the foil for more than a few minutes, or that appear damaged.
- Sharps (used lancets) must be disposed of in an approved sharps container — not in household rubbish.
- Strips are intended for use with the Abbott FreeStyle Optium Neo meter only. Always confirm meter–strip compatibility on the strip packaging.
- If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Suitable for
Suitable for adults and children with diabetes who have been trained on the relevant device or product by a credentialled diabetes educator. Always use in line with your individualised diabetes plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips 50 Boxes (500 Tests Total) subsidised through the NDSS?
Many diabetes products in Australia are subsidised through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). Whether Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips 50 Boxes (500 Tests Total) specifically attracts an NDSS subsidy depends on the current NDSS Product Schedule and your NDSS registration status. Check with your NDSS Access Point (usually a community pharmacy) or call the NDSS on 1800 637 700 to confirm subsidy and co-payment for your situation.
How should I store Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips 50 Boxes (500 Tests Total)?
Refer to the on-pack storage instructions. As a general principle, diabetes supplies should be stored below 25-30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Insulin and biological products may need refrigeration before opening — always check the specific product labelling for Abbott.
When should I replace Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips 50 Boxes (500 Tests Total) or seek medical advice?
Replace any diabetes consumable according to the manufacturer's stated wear time or use cycle, or sooner if the product appears damaged, soiled, or has been compromised. Seek immediate diabetes team advice if blood glucose readings are unexpectedly out of range, if you feel unwell, or if blood ketones rise above 1.5 mmol/L (NDSS sick-day threshold for Type 1 diabetes).
How do I safely dispose of used diabetes supplies?
Used sharps (lancets, syringes, pen needles, used insulin pump cannulas) must be placed in an approved sharps container — never in household rubbish or recycling. Many community pharmacies accept full sharps containers for safe disposal. Your local NDSS Access Point can advise on disposal services in your state or territory.
Where can I get more information about managing my diabetes?
Diabetes Australia and the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) publish evidence-based diabetes self-management resources, sick-day action plans, and product information for the Australian context. Speak with your endocrinologist, GP, diabetes educator, or accredited dietitian for individualised advice.
What pack size does Abbott Freestyle Optium Ketone Test Strips 50 Boxes (500 Tests Total) come in?
This product is supplied as a 500 Tests pack. Pack size may vary by manufacturer batch — always refer to the on-pack quantity statement to confirm.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare company with substantial Australian operations through Abbott Australasia. In Australia Abbott manufactures and distributes FreeStyle blood glucose and ketone monitoring systems, FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring, and clinical nutrition products.
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(Product SKU 686492-50)
| SKU | 686492-50 |
| Barcode # | 0938159911376 |
| Brand | Abbott |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.011904000m3 |
| Unit Of Measure | ea |
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