# Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strip Compatibility Guide: Which Hemoglobin Strips Work with Your Meter? **By Dr Pramod kumar** · 2026-09-27 The **Quikchek Plus Hb Meter** should be used only with the **compatible Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips** specified for its hemoglobin testing system. Hemoglobin test strips are not universal. Even when two meters measure the same parameter, their strips may use different reagent systems, calibration, dimensions and meter-reading technology. The most important compatibility rule is: **Quikchek Plus Hb Meter → Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips.** This guide explains how to identify the correct strips, which strips should not be substituted, pack size, meter matching and what to check before ordering. For the complete meter guide: [**Quikchek Plus Hb Meter & Test Strips Complete Guide →**](/blogs/knowledge-hub/quikchek-plus-hb-meter-test-strips-complete-guide) * * * ## Which Test Strips Work with the Quikchek Plus Hb Meter? Use: **Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips.** Microsidd currently offers the compatible refill product in a **50-test strip pack**. [**Shop Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips 50 →**](/products/quikchek-plus-hb-meter-strips) These strips are designed for the Quikchek Plus Hb testing system and should be used according to the current manufacturer instructions supplied with the meter and strip pack. * * * ## Quikchek Plus Compatibility at a Glance Product Use with Quikchek Plus Hb Meter? Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips **Yes** Mission Hemoglobin Test Strips **Do not substitute** TrueHb Hemoglobin Test Strips **Do not substitute** Blood glucose test strips **No** HbA1c test cartridges / strips **No** Other generic Hb strips **Only if explicitly specified by the manufacturer — do not assume compatibility** * * * ## Why Are Hemoglobin Test Strips Model-Specific? A digital hemoglobin meter and its compatible test strips operate together as one diagnostic testing system. Compatibility can depend on: - strip dimensions, - electrical or optical reading characteristics, - reagent chemistry, - sample channel design, - required blood volume, - calibration, and - meter processing algorithms. For this reason, two Hb strips that appear visually similar should not be treated as interchangeable. * * * ## How to Identify the Correct Quikchek Plus Hb Strips Before ordering replacement strips, check: 1. The meter is clearly identified as **Quikchek Plus Hb**. 2. The strip listing clearly states **Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips**. 3. The compatibility information refers specifically to the Quikchek Plus Hb system. 4. The pack size matches what you intend to purchase. 5. The current expiry and storage information is acceptable for your expected usage. Do not buy based only on the words **“hemoglobin strips”** or **“Hb strips”**. * * * ## Can Mission Hb Strips Be Used with Quikchek Plus? Do not substitute Mission Hb Test Strips for Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips. Although both systems are designed for hemoglobin testing and share several similar technical characteristics, they are treated as separate meter-and-strip platforms. If you own a Mission meter, use: [**Mission Hb Test Strip Compatibility Guide →**](/blogs/knowledge-hub/mission-hb-test-strip-compatibility-guide) * * * ## Can TrueHb Strips Be Used with Quikchek Plus? No substitution should be made. TrueHb is a separate hemoglobin testing system with its own specified **TrueHb Hemoglobin Test Strips**. If you own a TrueHb meter, see: [**TrueHb Test Strip Compatibility Guide →**](/blogs/knowledge-hub/truehb-test-strip-compatibility-guide) * * * ## Are Quikchek Plus Hb Strips the Same as Glucose Strips? No. Quikchek Plus Hb strips are designed for **hemoglobin measurement**. A glucometer strip is designed for **blood glucose measurement**. The two test systems are different and should never be substituted for one another. * * * ## Are Quikchek Plus Hb Strips Used for HbA1c? No. The Quikchek Plus Hb system measures **hemoglobin concentration**. HbA1c is a separate test measuring glycated hemoglobin and requires a dedicated HbA1c testing system. * * * ## Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips Pack Size Microsidd currently offers: **Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips – 50 Tests** [**View Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips 50 →**](/products/quikchek-plus-hb-meter-strips) Always check the current product listing before ordering because pack configurations can change. * * * ## Does the Meter-Only Pack Include Test Strips? The current Microsidd **Quikchek Plus Hb Meter-only product does not include Hb test strips**. Customers purchasing the meter-only product must also purchase compatible strips before testing. [**View Quikchek Plus Hb Meter →**](/products/quikchek-plus-hb-meter) * * * ## Quikchek Plus Meter + 50 Strips Combo Customers who need both the meter and compatible strips can select the meter-and-strip combination. [**Quikchek Plus Hb Meter with 50 Strips →**](/products/quikchek-plus-hb-meter-with-strips) This can be convenient for a new user because the compatible consumables are ordered together with the meter. * * * ## How Much Blood Do Quikchek Plus Hb Strips Need? The current Quikchek Plus system requires approximately: **10 µL of whole blood.** Supported specimen types include: - capillary whole blood, and - venous whole blood. Follow the specimen collection and application procedure supplied with the current strips. * * * ## How Fast Is a Quikchek Plus Hb Test? The system provides results in less than approximately **15 seconds** after a suitable specimen has been correctly applied. The meter displays: - quantitative Hemoglobin (Hb), and - calculated Hematocrit (Hct). * * * ## Does Strip Compatibility Affect Hb and Hct Results? Yes. The meter is designed to calculate its results from the reaction generated by the specified compatible strip system. Using an unsuitable or incorrectly matched strip can prevent normal testing or make the testing system unsuitable for reliable measurement. Therefore, compatibility should be confirmed **before performing a test**, not after an unexpected result appears. * * * ## Does Quikchek Plus Require a Code Chip? Follow the calibration and setup instructions supplied with the current Quikchek Plus meter and test-strip lot. The system is described as supporting **automatic calibration**, but customers should still follow any lot-specific setup, coding or calibration components provided with the actual strip pack. Do not use a coding or calibration component belonging to another Hb meter system unless the manufacturer explicitly specifies compatibility. * * * ## Can Old Quikchek Plus Strips Be Used with a New Meter? Compatibility depends on the strips still being: - the correct Quikchek Plus Hb strip product, - within expiry, - stored correctly, - undamaged, and - used according to the current manufacturer instructions. Do not use strips simply because they were left over from a previous meter if you cannot verify the exact product or storage history. * * * ## Can New Strips Be Used with an Older Quikchek Plus Meter? If both the meter and current strip product are explicitly identified by the manufacturer as part of the same Quikchek Plus Hb system, they may be intended for use together. However, always check the current strip instructions and exact meter model before testing, particularly where the meter is old or from a different market or product generation. * * * ## Check Expiry Before Using Hb Strips The expiry printed on the current strip package should always be checked before testing. Do not use strips beyond their applicable manufacturer expiry even if the strip appears physically normal. For detailed storage guidance: [**Quikchek Plus Hb Strips Expiry & Storage Guide →**](/blogs/knowledge-hub/quikchek-plus-hb-strips-expiry-storage-guide) * * * ## How Should Compatible Quikchek Plus Hb Strips Be Stored? Store strips according to the instructions printed on the current manufacturer pack. General principles include: - keep strips in their original packaging, - protect them from excessive heat and moisture, - close the container promptly where applicable, - do not transfer strips into unrelated containers, - do not use damaged strips, and - do not reuse a strip. * * * ## What If the Meter Does Not Recognise the Strip? Check the following before assuming the meter is defective: 1. Confirm the meter is Quikchek Plus Hb. 2. Confirm the strip is Quikchek Plus Hb. 3. Check strip insertion direction. 4. Check expiry. 5. Inspect the strip for damage or contamination. 6. Check any required calibration or lot setup. 7. Use a fresh strip if the first strip appears unsuitable. Do not force an incompatible strip into the meter. * * * ## How to Avoid Buying the Wrong Hb Strips Before completing your order: 1. Look at the exact model printed on the front of your meter. 2. Confirm that it says **Quikchek Plus Hb**. 3. Select the Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strip product. 4. Check pack size and expiry information. 5. Do not substitute Mission, TrueHb or generic Hb strips. This simple meter-to-strip check can prevent most compatibility-related ordering mistakes. * * * ## Quikchek Plus vs Mission vs TrueHb Strip Compatibility Meter Compatible Strip Family Quikchek Plus Hb **Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips** Mission Hb **Mission Hemoglobin Test Strips** TrueHb **TrueHb Hemoglobin Test Strips** For the complete system comparison: [**Quikchek Plus vs Mission vs TrueHb Hemoglobin Meter Comparison →**](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hemoglobin-meter-comparison-quikchek-plus-vs-mission-vs-truehb) * * * ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Which strips work with the Quikchek Plus Hb Meter? Use compatible **Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips**. ### How many strips are in the current refill pack? Microsidd currently offers a **50-test strip pack**. ### Can Mission Hb strips be used? Do not substitute Mission Hb strips. Use the specified Quikchek Plus Hb strip system. ### Can TrueHb strips be used? No substitution should be made. TrueHb is a separate testing platform. ### Can glucose strips be used? No. Glucose strips measure blood glucose rather than hemoglobin. ### Can HbA1c strips be used? No. HbA1c is a different test parameter and requires a suitable HbA1c system. ### How much blood is required? Approximately **10 µL of whole blood**. ### Can capillary blood be used? Yes. The current Quikchek Plus system supports capillary whole blood. ### Can venous blood be used? Yes. Appropriately collected venous whole blood is also supported. ### How fast is the test? Results are available in less than approximately **15 seconds**. ### Does the meter-only product include strips? The current Microsidd meter-only listing does not include Hb test strips. ### Can I buy the meter and strips together? Yes. Microsidd currently has a Quikchek Plus meter-and-50-strip combination. ### Can expired Hb strips be used? No. Use strips only within their applicable expiry and storage requirements. * * * ## Related Quikchek Plus Guides - [**Quikchek Plus Hb Meter & Test Strips Complete Guide**](/blogs/knowledge-hub/quikchek-plus-hb-meter-test-strips-complete-guide) - [How to Use Quikchek Plus Hb Meter & Test Strips](/blogs/knowledge-hub/how-to-use-quikchek-plus-hb-meter) - [Quikchek Plus Hb Strips Expiry & Storage Guide](/blogs/knowledge-hub/quikchek-plus-hb-strips-expiry-storage-guide) - [Quikchek Plus vs Mission vs TrueHb Comparison](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hemoglobin-meter-comparison-quikchek-plus-vs-mission-vs-truehb) - [Hemoglobin Meters & Test Strips Complete Guide](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hemoglobin-meters-test-strips-complete-guide) * * * ## Shop Quikchek Plus Hb Products [**Quikchek Plus Hb Meter →**](/products/quikchek-plus-hb-meter) [**Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips 50 →**](/products/quikchek-plus-hb-meter-strips) [**Quikchek Plus Hb Meter + 50 Strips →**](/products/quikchek-plus-hb-meter-with-strips) Browse all Hb systems: [**Hemoglobin Meters & Test Strips →**](/collections/hemoglobin-meters-test-strips) * * * **Compatibility notice:** Always confirm the exact meter model before purchasing Hb strips. **Quikchek Plus, Mission and TrueHb are separate hemoglobin-testing platforms and their strips should not be assumed to be interchangeable.** **Medical information notice:** This article provides product compatibility and technical information. It does not diagnose anemia, interpret an individual's hemoglobin result or replace the manufacturer's instructions or professional clinical assessment. --- > Source: [Microsidd India](https://microsidd.com/blogs/knowledge-hub/quikchek-plus-hb-test-strip-compatibility-guide)