AlphaTrak Blood Glucose Monitoring System Meter

• AlphaTRAK monitor is the first complete hand-held blood glucose monitoring system designed specifically for diabetic cats and dogs.
• Reliable sample detection technology ensures clinical precision. Meter will not start until it detects enough blood
• No false results Add more blood for up to 60 seconds
• Meter beeps when sample is adequate, and begins test

Procedure:

• INSERT a new test strip into the meter.
• Press the “m” button to turn the meter on.
• OBTAIN a blood sample from the animal with the AlphaTRAK Lancet.
• Gently TOUCH one edge of the test strip to the blood sample, until the meter gives one beep. This tells you that the test strip is full.
• READ the test result after approximately 15 seconds.

Contents:  AlphaTrak Meter, User’s Guide, Carrying Case.

Simple test strip procedure Fast, accurate and precise Results in approx. 15 seconds

Memory capacity of 250 test results with date and time.  Automatic display of the average test result from the last 14 days.

Federal law restricts this device to the use by or on the order of a licensed veterianarian.

List Price: $ 165.99

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