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API is far more accurate than strips, just be sure to follow the directions carefully. When you shake your bottles prior to testing.... REALLY shake the snot out 'em, especially bottle #2. It's got solids that'll settle, and really needs a good agitating for a proper test. I'll even smack them on the table a couple of times while shaking.