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Performing a Quality Control Test
The quality control test confirms that the test strips and meter are working together
properly, and that you are performing the test correctly. It is important to perform
this test.
• Before you first use your meter, to familiarize yourself with its operation.
• Before using a new box of test strips.
• When you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly.
• When you suspect that your test results are inaccurate, or if they are
inconsistent with how you feel.
• When you suspect your meter is damaged.
• After cleaning your meter.
• At least once a week.
1. Insert a test strip into the strip port, contact bars end first and facing up to turn
on the meter and display all the display segments. If the audio option is on, the
meter will beep, signaling the meter is turned on.
2. Check the display to confirm that all the display segments turn on (see display
illustration above).
3. Following this display check, the system will enter the
test mode. The display will show the date and time
and the strip icon with the blood sample icon blinking.
The code number will be displayed in the center of
the screen. Make sure that the code number that
appears on the display matches the code number
(CODE) on the test strip vial (or on foil pouch). If not,
make sure to locate and insert the code chip that
came with the box of strips. If the codes still do not match, do not perform a test.
You will need a new package o f test strips to p erform a t est.
The blinking test strip and blood drop icon indicates that the test strip is
inserted correctly and a drop of control solution can be added.
Note: If the test strip has been inserted incorrectly, the meter will not turn on.
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