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Performing a Control Test
1. Ta k e ou t tes t s trip fr om t he tes t st rip fo il po uc h.
Note: Check the expiration date of the test strips. Do not use expired test strips.
2. Insert a test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrows.
3. The meter turns on after a beep. A symbol of a test strip with a flashing blood
drop will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test.
4. Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly. Squeeze the control solution
bottle gently and discard the first drop. Squeeze out a second small drop on
a clean nonabsorbent surface.
Note: Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle.
5. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution. The
control solution is pulled into the test strip through the strip tip.
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