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Michelle Cheslock posted a reply on Re: Glucometer Test Strip/QC Dating

Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Said: As others have already mentioned, a separate sticker is the way to go. However, I want to mention that we use self-laminating stickers that have a separate, clear flap attached to them that you peel the backing off of...

Chelsey Pleiss posted a reply on Re: Glucometer Test Strip/QC Dating

Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 4:22 PM

Said: We also started using a separate sticker to document open/expiration dates. We purchase ours through Market Lab (part number ML7839) and that has helped mitigate the smudging issue.

charmi sakhvala posted a reply on Re: Abbott ACT cartridge shortage

Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Said: We are in the same boat with ACT supplies, we are looking into other methods as back up as we our hospital use high volume of ACT and abbott is only sending us limited reagent. We have notified units to use mindful but we however we are...

Ashley Albers posted a reply on Re: Glucometer Test Strip/QC Dating

Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM

Said: Hi Carol. We had this same issue and we purchased permanent labels with date open and expiration date spots on them. They came from pdc. Product number MV02FP2184. These are now stored next to our glucometer supplies for caregivers to u...

Jacqueline B. posted a reply on Re: Abbott ACT cartridge shortage

Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Said: We are experincing this as well. My rep has been good about communicating with us, but it's still a frustrating situation.