Ok, I've archived that. Do those instructions still apply to all current test strips?

Here's a copy, with my emphasis added:
A recent change in our manufacturing process may cause the gold/yellow completion band on top of strip not to turn dark to indicate that the test is complete as stated on product instructions. The intended chemical reaction still occurs and an accurate test result will register in no more than 10 minutes. The test reading will be accurate regardless of status of the gold/yellow band on top of strip.


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From AquaCheck newsletter, linked above:

Please be assured our test strips continue to be made under the highest quality controls and we apologize for the inconvenience.

Current instructions on both products read:
1. Fill a small vial with about one inch of pool/spa water.
2. Remove one strip from bottle and replace cap immediately.
3. Insert lower end of strip into water. Do NOT immerse yellow completion band at top of strip. Important: Keep top half of strip completely dry to get an accurate reading.
4. Leave strip in water unless test is complete (when yellow band turns dark, about 3-*-4 minutes.)
5. Obtain your salt concentration: note where top (highest point) of white peak falls on the number scale. Read top of peak to nearest 0.2 division. Locate the sodium chloride concentration next to that reading in table below.
Instruction changed for Lot # from 9349 to 0236:
1. Fill a small vial with about one inch of pool/spa water.
2. Remove one strip from bottle and replace cap immediately.
3. Insert lower end of strip into water. Do NOT immerse yellow completion band at top of strip.
Important: Keep top half of strip completely dry to get an accurate reading.
4. *Leave strip in water for 10 minutes and compare strip to chart for results.
5. Obtain your salt concentration: note where top (highest point) of white peak falls on the number scale. Read top of peak to nearest 0.2 division. Locate the sodium chloride concentration next to that reading in table below.
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