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Control Tests
When to Perform a Control Test
Performing a control test lets you know
the meter and test strips are working
properly. You should perform a control test
when:
• you open a new test strip box.
• you left the test strip container open.
• you think the test strips are damaged.
• you want to check the meter and test
strips.
• the test strips were stored in extreme
temperatures, humidity, or both.
• you dropped the meter.
• your test result does not match how you
feel.
• you want to check if you are performing
the test correctly.
About the Control Solutions
• Use only Accu‑Chek Instant control
solutions.
• Close the control solution bottle tightly
after use.
• Write the date you open the control
solution bottle on the bottle label. The
control solution must be discarded 3
months from the date the control
solution bottle was opened (discard
date) or on the use by date on the bottle
label, whichever comes first.
• Do not use control solution that is past
the use by or discard date.
• Refer to the control solution package
insert for control solution storage
conditions.
• The meter automatically recognises the
dierence between the control solution
and blood.
• The control solution can stain fabric.
Remove stains by washing with soap
and water.
Performing a Control Test
w WARNING
When performing a control test: If the
control bottle symbol and the flashing
L1 or L2 DO NOT appear on the display
with your control result, an error has
occurred and the control result may be
inaccurate.
• Do not act on the control result.
• Discard the test strip and repeat the
control test with a new test strip.
You need the meter, a test strip, and
control solution Level 1 or Level 2.
Check the use by date
on the test strip
container. Do not use
test strips past the
use by date.
Remove a test strip
from the test strip
container.
Close the cap tightly.
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