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Testing
Performing a Control Test:
You should perform a
control test:
•
When using your meter
for the fi rst time
•
To check if you are
testing correctly
•
When you open a new vial of test strips
•
If you leave the test strip vial open for an extended
period of time
•
If you think your meter may not be working properly
•
If your test results do not match how you feel
Low, Normal and High control solutions are available.
Always use CONTOUR
®
control solutions, as
other brands could present incorrect results.
1.
Remove a test strip from the bottle and
fi rmly
snap the lid closed.
NOTE:
Check the expiration date and discard
date on the control bottle. Make sure the test strip
does not appear torn or damaged.
2.
Prepare to run a control test by inserting a test
strip into the meter.
3.
Gently rock the control bottle before opening to
ensure it is mixed well.
4.
Squeeze a small drop of control solution on a
clean non-absorbent surface, such as a piece
of wax paper.
Do not apply control solution to
the test strip directly from the bottle.
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erforming a Control T
est
P
erforming a Control T
est
Even when AutoLog is on,
there is no need to mark the
control test. In 5 seconds
the meter displays the
control test result.
6.
Immediately touch the
tip
of the test strip to
the drop of control
solution.
7.
Hold it in the drop until
the meter beeps.
5.
Replace the cap on the control solution bottle.
8.
Compare your control
test result with the
Normal Control range
printed on the test
strip bottle label or on
the bottom of the test
strip box.
The Low and High control range values can be
found on the bottom of the test strip box.
If your control test result falls out of the
specifi ed range, call Customer Service,
1-800-348-8100. Do not perform any blood
glucose tests until you resolve this issue.
The result will automatically be marked as a control
test and stored in the meter memory. Control results
will not be included in your blood sugar average.
To turn your meter off, simply remove the test strip.
