Running a quality control test
Press the ON/OFF button. The meter turns on
and automatically advances a test strip.
Press the SET button. “CTRL” appears in the
display (simultaneously with the hand symbol)
and is automatically stored along with the
result, to flag it in memory as a control
test result.
Wait for the hand symbol
and the blood drop
to flash in the display before you apply
control solution.
Quality
control
checking
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To ensure reliable results, you must
periodically check the performance of your
Accu-Chek Compact. Do this by running a
quality control check using Compact Control
Solutions.
When should I check my Accu-Chek Compact
system?
When you open a new pack of test strips.
After you have replaced the batteries.
If your meter flashes “CTRL”, indicating
that a quality control test is required.
After you have cleaned your meter.
If your blood test does not agree with
how you feel.
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Checking, cleaning and storing your meter
7.1
Checking the meter
