The test strip, strip port and strip vial were all designed to assist users to easily conduct a test. There are several features that were designed to support handling:

• Strip graphics to make it more intuitive where to dose
• The contrasting color strip port is designed to help users guide the test strip into the meter
• Spill-resistant, oval strip vial
• Strips are “lined up” in the vial for easier removal
• Test strip ejector for easier, more sanitary strip handling In a global strip handling study*, the Accu Chek Guide system was preferred for strip handling and dosing over competitors with similar strip size.