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Checking the System
You should check your meter and test strips using the
GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solutions (Control Level
1 and 2). The GLUCOCARD Shine 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 GLUCOCARD
Shine Control Solution ranges printed on their labels.
Compare the result displayed on the meter to the
GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solution range printed on
the test strip vial. Before using a new meter or a new
vial of test strips, you should conduct a control solution
test following the procedure on pages 19-20 with two different
levels of solutions (Control Level 1 and 2).
Notes:
• GLUCOCARD Shine Meter and GLUCOCARD Shine Test Strips
only can be used with GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solutions.
• 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 tip 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:
• When you want to practice the test procedure using the control
solution instead of blood;
• When using the meter for the first time;
