Arkray Assure PRISM MULTI, Reference Manual

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9
SECTION
B
PERFORMING A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST
You should check your meter and test strips using Assure Prism Control
Solutions (Control 1 and 2). Assure Prism Control Solutions contain known
amounts of glucose and are used to check that the meter and the test strips
are working properly. The test strip vials have Assure Prism Control Solution
ranges printed on the labels.* Compare the result displayed on the meter to
the Assure Prism Control Solution range printed on the test strip vial or on
the individually wrapped test strip box. Before using a new meter or a new
vial/box of test strips, you should conduct a control solution test following
the procedure with two different levels of solutions (Control 1 and 2).
* For the individually wrapped test strips, Assure Prism Control Solution ranges are printed on the boxes.
NOTE
• Use Assure Prism Control Solutions only.
• Check the expiration dates printed on the bottle. When you first open a control solution
bottle, record the discard date
(date opened plus three [3] months)
in the space
provided on the label.
• Make sure your meter, test strips and control solutions are at room temperature before
testing. Control solution tests must be done at room temperature 68–77˚F (20–25˚C).
• Before using the control solution, shake the bottle, discard the first 1 or 2 drops and
wipe the top of the control solution cap clean.
• Close the control solution bottle tightly and store at a temperature of 46–86˚F
(8–30˚C).
You should do a control solution test:
• To practice the test procedure using the control solution instead of blood.
• When using the meter for the first time.
• Whenever a new vial of test strips or box of individually wrapped test strips is opened.
• If the meter or test strips do not function properly.
• If the patient’s symptoms are inconsistent with the blood glucose test result and you feel
that the meter or test strips are not working properly.
• If the meter is dropped or damaged.
Assure Prism Control Solution Testing
Step 1
Insert a test strip into the meter’s test strip port, with the contact bars
facing upwards.
Gently push the test strip into the test strip port until the meter beeps.
Be careful not to bend the strip while pushing it in. The symbol will
be displayed on the screen.