Blood Glucose Test Strips are single-use diagnostic tools designed for use with compatible blood glucose meters to measure blood sugar levels. These chemically coated strips react with a drop of capillary blood, producing an electrical signal that the meter translates into a glucose reading.
They are essential for diabetes management, enabling regular monitoring of glucose levels at home or in clinical settings. Each strip is individually calibrated and designed to work only with its matched brand or model of meter.
 
✅ Key Features:
 
Accurate and fast results in 5–10 seconds
Small blood sample requirement (typically 0.5 – 1.5 μL)
Capillary action draws blood into the reaction zone automatically
Individually calibrated for the specific glucose meter
No coding or auto-coding technology (model-dependent)
Long shelf life – typically 18–24 months unopened
Plastic strip with enzyme reagent layer
Available in vials or foil packs
 
 
Parameter
Typical Value or Range
Compatible Devices
Specific glucose meter brand/model
Sample Volume
0.5 – 1.5 µL
Test Time
5 – 10 seconds
Measurement Range
20 – 600 mg/dL (1.1 – 33.3 mmol/L)
Enzyme Type
Glucose oxidase / Glucose dehydrogenase
Coding System
No-coding / Auto-coding (varies by brand)
Shelf Life (Unopened)
18 – 24 months
Shelf Life (After Opening)
3 – 6 months (must keep vial tightly closed)
Storage Conditions
4°C – 30°C, dry environment
Strip Dimensions
~35–40 mm (L) × 5–8 mm (W) × 0.4–0.6 mm (T)
 
 
📦 Packaging:
 
Vial of 25, 50, or 100 test strips
Individually foil-wrapped strips (some brands)
Comes with desiccant to protect against moisture
Barcode or QR-coded for verification (in some models)
 
🛡️ Certifications:
 
ISO 15197:2013 compliance
CE marked, FDA approved (depending on manufacturer)