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Performing a Quality Control Test
The quality control test confirms that the test strips and meter are working together
properly. It also confirms that you are performing the test correctly. It is important to
perform this test:
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Before you first use your meter.
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Before using a new box of test strips.
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When you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly.
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When you suspect that your test results are inaccurate, or if they are
inconsistent with how you feel.
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When you suspect your meter is damaged.
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After cleaning your meter.
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At least once a week.
1. Insert a test strip into the strip port, contact bars end first and facing up. It will
then turn on the meter and display all the display segments. If the audio option
is on, the meter will beep, signaling the meter is turned on.
2. Check the display to confirm that all the display segments turn on. Next, a dash
will move across the display. See illustrations above.
3. The meter is ready for testing when the blinking blood
drop and strip symbol appear. The display will show the
date time and the test strip with the blood sample icon
blinking to indicate that the test strip is inserted correctly.
You can then add a drop of control solution.
Note
:
If the test strip has been inserted incorrectly, the
meter will not turn on.
4. Shake the control solution bottle well. Squeeze it gently and discard the first
READY TO TEST
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READY NOT READY NOT READY
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