Prodigy Pocket - Control Solution Testing; Control Solution Handling and Usage

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Control Solution Testing
If your Prodigy® control solution did not come with
a Prodigy® Control Solution Insert, the following
information shall take the place of the insert.
Product Numbers:
Intended Use:
Prodigy® control solution is a red liquid that
contains glucose that will react with test strips and
produce a test result. You can use either high or
low Prodigy® control solution with your Prodigy®
system.
Summary:
Prodigy® control solutions contain certain
amounts of glucose that can be tested with all
Prodigy® brand glucose meters. Test results
should fall within the control ranges printed on
the back of your Prodigy® test strip vial.
990310 (Low) 53310 (Low) 53350 (High)
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Caution: The control solution ranges are
located on the back of the Prodigy® test strip
vial. They are not recommended target ranges
for your blood glucose.
Important Information:
•Use only Prodigy® control solutions with your
Prodigy® meter.
• Check the expiration date on the bottle.
Do not use if expired.
• Use within a period of 90 days from the date
that you rst open it. Record the
discard date on the control solution bottle
when you rst open it to serve as a reminder
to discard after 90 days.
•For in vitro diagnostic use.
Why Perform a Control Solution Test:
• To ensure that your meter and test strips are
working properly together.
• To allow you to practice testing without using
your own blood.
When to use:
• Once a week (to ensure that you continue to
have accurate results).