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Performing a Control Test
Note: Check the expiration and discard dates of the test strips. Do not
use the expired test strip.
Testing with Control Solution
Why Perform Control Tests
About the Control Solutions
1.
Performing a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips
are working properly to give reliable test results. You should perform a
control test when:
Once a week.
When using or when opening a new vial of test strips.
When you suspect that the meter and test strips are not working
together properly.
After cleaning and disinfecting your meter.
You dropped the meter.
Always perform a quality control test if you suspect your results are
inaccurate or do not match how you are feeling.
Only use iGlucose®Essential Control Solution (1, 2 or 3) to practice
on the system.
Your meter automatically recognizes the control solution.
The control solution results are not included in the average value
calculation.
Store the control solution at 36-86°F, 10-90% RH.
All expiration dates are printed in Year-Month-Day format.
2023-01-01 indicates 1st January, 2023.
Do not use control solution that is out of the expiration date or
discard date (the control solution will expire 6 months after the vial
is opened for the rst time).
Shake the vial well before use.
Close the vial tightly after use.
Remove a test strip from the test strip vial. Tightly close the vial cap
immediately after you have removed the test strip.
2. Insert a test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrows.
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