Expired test kit

[Danny91]

Hi

I was given a test kit and just noticed it expired July 2017. I take it the readings will not be accurate?

 

[thegrun]

The goal of a test kit is to get accurate results (I would hope). Using a test kit after its expiration date certainly would call into question any results you get, so no, I would not use an expired test kit.

 

[SRQreef3r]

Test kits are notorious for going bad and becoming inaccurate

 

[christmascoral]

I would order another one to get positive and accurate results.

 

[mcgyvr]

I have used test kits that have been expired many times... one even as far as 3+ years past its date and they were still reading correctly when compared to other non-expired test kits..
But that doesn't mean they always will/do and could just be luck

From my experience though they stay accurate enough long after they have expired..

 

[RobZilla04]

Keep the old kits. Get new kits and test both back to back. Compare results. If identical they are still good.