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there will be some small deviations. (The deviations
should be within the range allowed by local govern-
ment.)
Quality control tests
Control solution is a glucose solution of known con-
centration that is used to conrm that your PDA blood
glucose meter and test strips are working properly.
Control solution 1 is usually used first and control
solution 2 is used when a second level test is required.
MicroTech offers a separately available control solution
package that contains both Control Solution 1 and
Control Solution 2. Always use a control solution for
quality control testing to ensure you get accurate blood
glucose levels.
You should perform the control solution test below if
you suspect that the meter or test strips are not work-
ing properly or when you suspect that your test results
are inaccurate, or inconsistent with how you feel: