"Proven Accuracy: The Accu-Chek Active strips are simple and effective and help you to keep tabs on your diabetes regularly. It also fulfills ISO 15197:2013 standards of accuracy. Easy-handling: A clear protective barrier runs along the entire length of the test strip to protect the strip and the chemistry, which makes it easy to use. Clever functionality: Accu-Chek Active strip is a hassle-free product. The blood is automatically absorbed by the strip and spreads quickly across it. The system then provides a fast and accurate result. Blood volume: 1-2 µl Out of meter dosing: Test strip outside the meter: approx. 08 seconds Visual double-check: To ensure accurate blood glucose measurement, Accu-Chek Active allows you to double-check the displayed result. Blood glucose test strips will usually have a use-by date on the strips or box they come in. After opening, blood glucose test strips will typically be good to use for another 3 to 6 months but refer to the box or information leaflet for advice specific to your brand of test strips."