What is the "shelf-life" of these test strips? How long can these be stored &amp; still be accurate?
177476
I think the expiration dates are about a year out, but I think they are still good as long as the "control" line shows up when used. If there is no control line, the drug test line isn't accurate.
1767406
the date when the test strips expire for use...they wouldn't give you an accurate reading once they're past their expire date.
828412
These are not test strips. These are lancets. Sorry for the delayed response to your question.
1686707
I've never used the drugstore ones, but I imagine these should last longer (depending on how many you buy/how often you are testing). Each test strip is individually packaged in a small pouch, including a little packet of dessicant. Since each one is sealed, you don't have to worry about an open package.
795501
There is no longer an expiration date on the precision test strips. Use them till they are gone. They use to give you a calibration strip and that was good for one year.
1212138
i don't remember the exact time frame, however, i believe it to be within 7 work days. i have ordered these test strips several times. i'm very please with the delivery and the price!
539312
Yes, they do have an expiration date. Usually the expiration date is only a few months after the purchase date. I have found that test strips stay good long after the expiration date!
1758315
I can only tell you that I have ordered these test strips many times from several different Amazon vendors and they usually have 3-5 months remaining before the expiration date.I have never received any with less than 3 months before expiration. Hope this helps.
1627167
I can't tell you the expiration dates on any individual box. I can tell you that you will be sent a a box of test strips that will be used well before they expire. The box I ordered was used well before it expired. If I remember correctly, The expiration date was just over a years time from the time I received my order. I have since gotten insurance and that pays for all my testing supplies now. I hope this helps.
1337949
All products have a shelf life whether on your grocery shelf or at your pharmacy . This , "use by" date is set by the manufacture , to ensure that the product you buy is at its peak performance.You can find this date on the box that your test strips came in , or on the container tube directly below the word ACCU . Your test strips are good for twelve months . I hope this helps you .
2277628
I am not diabetic, but I check my fasting glucose bi-weekly just to be sure my diet is good. As a result, my test strips sit in the sealed container a long time. I get good, clear responses even after six-ten months. I think it is very important to keep the strips in a tightly-sealed container. If given regular use, the test strips probably will run out long before they cease to be effective. I am very happy with my True2Go meter and Truetest strips.
938129
I bought my 20 test kit on February 27th. The expiration date is the October 30, 2014. They should be stored in a refrigerator although the package says they will last 4 months at room temperature.
2169317
They have a long shelf life. I believe the date you are looking for is at the very bottom of the tube on the white strip.
605233
The test strips that I purchased on 1/20/2014 are good through 6/20/2015 that would be 17 months before they expire. Hope this helps.
975493
I got these several months ago. The ones that I received did not expire until 06/2017.I purchased several boxes of them, quantity of 100 and several boxes with quantities of 50 test strips. Luckily I kept the plastic container after it was empty for some eye glass screws I had.
928176
The expiration date is for the strips. From my experience, just a day after the expiry date, the meter would not read the sugar levels from the strips. Confirm with accuchek if you can.
869949
Excellent question, because I thought the same thing. I could not find an expiration date anywhere on the box they came in, nor on the syringes. I have tooth sensitivity when I use them, (which is common with me), so they must still be active. I do keep them stored in the refrigerator.