OneTouch Select Blood Glucose Test Strips 25s

The strips use glucose oxidase electrochemical biosensor technology. Glucose in a fresh capillary whole-blood sample reacts with the strip reagents and produces a small electrical current. The compatible meter measures this current and displays a plasma-equivalent blood glucose result in approximately five seconds.

OneTouch Select and OneTouch Select Plus are different test-strip families. These strips must not be used with OneTouch Select Plus, OneTouch Select Plus Flex, OneTouch Select Plus Simple, OneTouch Verio or OneTouch Ultra meters unless the meter’s current manufacturer instructions expressly state compatibility.

OneTouch Select Test Strips Product Information

Compatible OneTouch Meter

The Malaysian Medical Device Authority registration includes OneTouch Select test strips as part of the OneTouch SelectSimple blood glucose monitoring system.

Use the strips only when the meter user guide specifically identifies OneTouch Select Test Strips as compatible.

For the OneTouch SelectSimple meter:

• Use OneTouch Select Test Strips marked Code 25.
• The meter is preset to Code 25.
• No additional manual coding is required for the SelectSimple meter.
• Confirm that the strip name does not contain the word “Plus.”

OneTouch Select Is Not OneTouch Select Plus

OneTouch Select and OneTouch Select Plus strips may have similar names, but they are not interchangeable.

Do not use OneTouch Select strips with:

• OneTouch Select Plus meter
• OneTouch Select Plus Flex meter
• OneTouch Select Plus Simple meter
• OneTouch Verio meters
• OneTouch Ultra meters
• Another brand of blood glucose meter

Using an incompatible test strip may prevent the meter from operating, generate an error or produce an unreliable reading.

What Are OneTouch Select Test Strips Used For?

OneTouch Select test strips are used with a compatible blood glucose meter for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood.

The system is intended for:

• Self-testing by people with diabetes at home
• Use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals
• Monitoring the effectiveness of a diabetes-management programme
• Assessing blood glucose patterns associated with meals, activity, illness and diabetes medicines

The appropriate testing frequency and individual glucose target range should be determined by a qualified healthcare professional.

How OneTouch Select Test Strips Work

Each test strip contains glucose oxidase, ferricyanide and supporting buffer ingredients.

When blood enters the strip’s confirmation window:

1. Glucose reacts with the glucose oxidase enzyme.
2. The reaction produces a small electrical current.
3. The current strength changes according to the glucose concentration.
4. The compatible meter calculates and displays a plasma-equivalent result.

How to Use OneTouch Select Test Strips

1. Read the strip instructions and compatible meter owner’s guide.
2. Wash the hands and intended puncture site with soap and water.
3. Dry the skin completely.
4. Remove one test strip from its vial using clean, dry hands.
5. Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing the strip.
6. Insert the strip into the meter with the three contact bars facing the correct direction shown in the guide.
7. Confirm that the arrow points towards the meter and push the strip fully into the test port.
8. Wait until the meter displays the apply-sample symbol.
9. Use a new sterile lancet to obtain a round blood drop.
10. Touch the narrow channel at the top edge of the strip to the blood drop.
11. Keep the strip in contact with the sample until the confirmation window is completely filled.
12. Wait for the meter to count down and display the result.
13. Remove and safely discard the used strip and lancet.

Do not place blood on top of the strip. Do not press the strip firmly against the skin and do not use a smeared sample.

Do Not Add More Blood After Testing Starts

If the confirmation window does not fill completely before the meter starts counting down, do not add additional blood.

Discard the incompletely filled strip and repeat the test using a new strip. Adding more blood after the test has started may cause an error or an inaccurate result.

Alternative-Site Testing

The OneTouch SelectSimple system permits blood sampling from the fingertip, palm or forearm when the conditions described in the owner’s guide are followed.

Alternative-site results may differ from fingertip results when blood glucose is changing rapidly.

Use a fingertip sample rather than the palm or forearm:

• When low blood glucose is suspected
• When the user has reduced awareness of hypoglycaemia
• Within approximately two hours after eating
• Within approximately two hours after insulin administration
• Within approximately two hours after physical activity
• During illness or significant stress
• When glucose levels may be changing rapidly
• When the reading does not match the way the user feels

Alternative-site testing should not be used unless permitted by the exact meter guide and the patient’s healthcare professional.

Test-Strip Handling Precautions

• Each strip is intended for one test only.
• Never reuse a strip after blood or control solution has been applied.
• Do not use strips from a damaged vial.
• Do not use strips from a vial that has been left open.
• Do not use expired strips.
• Do not use strips that are wet, bent, cut, altered, dirty or damaged.
• Handle strips only with clean and dry hands.
• Keep unused strips in their original vial.
• Do not transfer strips into another container.
• Close the vial immediately after removing a strip.
• Use the strip promptly after removing it from the vial.
• Do not return a used strip to the vial.
• Keep food, liquids, lotion and dirt away from the strips.

Six-Month Discard Period After Opening

The reviewed OneTouch Select strip instructions state that the strips should be discarded six months after the vial is first opened or on the printed expiry date, whichever occurs first.

When opening a new vial:

1. Write the opening date on the vial label.
2. Calculate the discard date six months later.
3. Do not use the strips after that date.
4. Follow a shorter period if the supplied Malaysian carton or vial states one.

Expiry varies by supplied batch.

Storage Instructions

• Store the test-strip package in a cool, dry place not above 30°C.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze the strips.
• Keep the strips in their original vial.
• Keep the vial tightly closed.
• Do not store in a bathroom, vehicle or another humid location.
• Allow the meter and strips to reach approximately the same temperature before testing.
• Keep the test strips and vial away from children.

The vial may contain drying agents that can be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may irritate the skin or eyes. Do not ingest any contents of the vial.

When to Perform a Control-Solution Test

A OneTouch Select control-solution test checks whether the meter and strips are working together correctly.

The reviewed manufacturer instructions recommend a control test:

• At least once each week
• When beginning a new vial of strips
• When the meter or strips may not be functioning correctly
• After repeated unexpected blood glucose readings
• After the meter has been dropped

Use only OneTouch Select control solution with the compatible system.

The control result should fall within the range printed on the strip vial. The control range is a system-performance range and is not a recommended blood glucose target.

When a Result Appears Incorrect

If a result appears unexpectedly high, unexpectedly low or inconsistent with the user’s symptoms:

1. Wash and dry the hands thoroughly.
2. Repeat the test using a new strip.
3. Check the printed expiry date and vial discard date.
4. Confirm that the vial was stored correctly and closed tightly.
5. Confirm that OneTouch Select strips are being used with a compatible meter.
6. Check that the confirmation window filled completely.
7. Perform a control-solution test where appropriate.
8. Contact a healthcare professional if the repeated result remains concerning.

Never ignore symptoms or make a major change to insulin, diabetes medicine or another part of the treatment plan based solely on an unexpected meter result.

Measurement Range and Meter Warnings

The OneTouch Select system reports results between 20mg/dL and 600mg/dL.

• A result below 20mg/dL may be displayed as a low or error warning.
• A result above 600mg/dL may be displayed as a high or error warning.

Very low or very high readings may indicate a medical emergency. Repeat an unexpected test with a new strip, but do not delay urgent treatment when serious symptoms are present.

Factors That May Affect Results

Blood glucose readings may be affected by:

• An insufficient blood sample
• An incompletely filled confirmation window
• Adding more blood after testing starts
• Expired or damaged strips
• Incorrect storage
• Moisture or heat exposure
• Wet, dirty or contaminated hands
• Using the wrong meter or strip model
• Testing outside the permitted operating temperature
• A haematocrit level below 30% or above 55%
• Severe dehydration
• Shock or a hyperosmolar state
• Extremely high lipid levels
• Abnormally high concentrations of uric acid, vitamin C or certain other reducing substances

Healthcare professionals should review the complete strip instructions for all limitations and potentially interfering substances.

Haematocrit Considerations

Haematocrit is the percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.

The supported range for the OneTouch Select system is approximately 30%–55%.

• A haematocrit below 30% may produce a falsely high result.
• A haematocrit above 55% may produce a falsely low result.

Patients with anaemia, polycythaemia or another condition affecting red blood cells should discuss meter suitability with a healthcare professional.

Not Intended for Diabetes Diagnosis

OneTouch Select test strips are intended to monitor blood glucose. They should not be used by themselves to diagnose or screen for diabetes.

A diabetes diagnosis requires appropriate laboratory testing and clinical interpretation by a qualified healthcare professional.

The system is not intended for testing newborn infants.

When to Seek Urgent Medical Attention

Seek urgent medical assistance when an abnormal result occurs with symptoms such as:

• Confusion or loss of consciousness
• Seizure
• Severe weakness
• Inability to swallow safely
• Persistent vomiting
• Severe dehydration
• Rapid or unusually deep breathing
• Severe abdominal pain
• Chest pain or significant breathing difficulty
• A repeated very high or very low meter warning

Follow the emergency plan provided by the patient’s diabetes healthcare team.

Hygiene and Safe Disposal

• Wash and dry hands before and after testing.
• Use a new sterile lancet for every test.
• Never share a lancet or lancing device.
• Discard the test strip after one use.
• Dispose of lancets in an appropriate sharps container.
• Follow local requirements for blood-contaminated waste.
• Clean the meter and lancing device according to their manufacturer instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which meter uses OneTouch Select test strips?

The Malaysian registration identifies them as part of the OneTouch SelectSimple blood glucose monitoring system. Selected legacy OneTouch Select meters may also use them when the applicable meter guide expressly confirms compatibility.

Can these strips be used with OneTouch Select Plus Simple?

No. OneTouch Select Plus Simple requires OneTouch Select Plus test strips. The word “Plus” identifies a different strip family.

Can OneTouch Select and OneTouch Select Plus strips be interchanged?

No. The two products are designed for different meter systems and must not be interchanged.

Can these strips be used with OneTouch Verio?

No. OneTouch Verio meters require compatible OneTouch Verio test strips.

Can these strips be used with OneTouch Ultra?

No. OneTouch Ultra meters use their own compatible strip family.

How many strips are supplied?

The P-Hub listing contains 25 single-use test strips. Confirm the vial configuration on the supplied Malaysian carton.

How long does a test take?

The compatible OneTouch SelectSimple system displays a result in approximately five seconds.

What test technology is used?

The strips use glucose oxidase electrochemical biosensor technology.

What is the measurement range?

The OneTouch Select system reports results between 20mg/dL and 600mg/dL.

Do the strips require coding?

The OneTouch SelectSimple meter is preset to Code 25 and does not require an additional manual coding step. Other legacy OneTouch Select meters should be used according to their own instructions.

Can more blood be added after the countdown begins?

No. Discard an incompletely filled strip and repeat the test with a new strip.

Can the test strips be reused?

No. Each strip is intended for one blood or control-solution test only.

How long can the strips be used after opening?

The reviewed manufacturer instructions specify six months after the vial is first opened or until the printed expiry date, whichever occurs first.

Should the strips be refrigerated?

No. Store them in a cool, dry location not above 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze them.

Can blood be taken from the forearm or palm?

The SelectSimple system permits alternative-site testing under specified conditions. A fingertip sample should be used when glucose may be changing rapidly or when hypoglycaemia is suspected.

Can these strips diagnose diabetes?

No. They support blood glucose monitoring and are not intended to diagnose or screen for diabetes.

Can the strips be used for newborn babies?

No. The system is not intended for neonatal testing.

What is the Malaysian registration number?

The OneTouch SelectSimple blood glucose monitoring system, including OneTouch Select test strips, is registered under IVDC7890023417.

What are the Malaysian strip identifiers?

The MDA registration lists OneTouch Select test-strip identifiers 022-346 and 022-347. Verify which identifier appears on the supplied 25-strip carton.

Who is the Malaysian authorised representative?

DKSH Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is listed as the authorised representative in the current MDA registration.

Where are the test strips manufactured?

The reviewed LifeScan instructions state that the OneTouch Select test strips are made in the United Kingdom.

Can pharmacies request OneTouch Select strips through P-Hub?

OneTouch Select Test Strips 25s are listed in the P-Hub B2B catalogue for approved pharmacy members. Quotation, ordering eligibility and supply are subject to P-Hub membership requirements and current stock availability.

Medical Device Notice

OneTouch Select test strips are single-use in-vitro diagnostic medical devices. Read the test-strip instructions and compatible meter owner’s guide before use.

The information on this page is provided for pharmacy catalogue and professional product-reference purposes. It does not replace the manufacturer’s instructions, laboratory testing, an individual diabetes-management plan or advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Confirm the exact compatible meter, strip code, MDA identifier, packaging, vial configuration, lot number, opening date and expiry date on the physical Malaysian product before procurement, supply or use.

Product Information Sources

• Medical Device Authority Malaysia – OneTouch SelectSimple System Registration
  
• LifeScan OneTouch – OneTouch Select Test Strips General Information
  
• LifeScan OneTouch – Testing and Results
  
• LifeScan OneTouch – OneTouch SelectSimple Product Guide
  
• LifeScan – OneTouch Select Test Strip Instructions for Use
  

Product information last reviewed: 12 July 2026.