nova Max® ketone meter test strips are designed for use with the nova Max® Plus monitor. nova Max® ketone test strips measure ketone levels in blood with a very small sample just 0.8 uL. Results are available in only 10 s. The American Diabetes Association recommends blood ketone testing whenever the blood glucose level is >250 mg/dL or during sick days. One box of ketone strips contains 2 vials each with 5 test strips. Nova ketone test strip provide a 2 years shelf life from the date of manufacture. The test strip vial can be stored in the nova Max® Plus carrying case so that ketone strips are readily available. A pamphlet explaining ketone test results is included in each test strip box.