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Understanding Control Solution Test Results 

Important: Please follow your institution’s control solution testing regulations and procedures.

The label on your test strip bottle shows the acceptable ranges for the different

control solution levels. The result you get should be inside this range. Make 

sure you compare the result to the correct level of control.

When the control solution result is inside the range (See 1A) on the test 

strip bottle, your test strips and your meter are working properly.

If your control solution result is not within the acceptable range, here are 

some things you can do to solve the problem: 

Troubleshooting Checks

Action

Was the test strip exposed to open air for a 

long period of time?

Repeat the control test with properly stored strips.

Was the test strip bottle capped tightly?

If it wasn’t, the strips could be humidified. Replace 

the test strips.

Is the control solution expired or 

contaminated?

Replace with new control solution to check the 

performance of the system.

Were test strips and control solutions stored in 

cool, dry places?

Repeat the control test with properly stored strips 

and/or control solutions.

Did you follow the testing steps properly?

Read Page 7 in this manual “Running a Control 

Solution Test” and test again. Stop using the meter 

if you continue to obtain the inaccurate results. Call 

Customer Service Toll-Free: 1-866-994-3345

(Eastern Time, Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Page 8

Expiration date. 

This date applies to

unopened bottles only.

Once opened, the control

solution has a shelf life

of 90 days. 

9.  Close the control 

  solution vial tightly. Wipe

  the tip of the control cap

  with a tissue to remove

  any excess solution.

1A

Summary of Contents for EasyMax LTC

Page 1: ...ng Blood Glucose System This Manual is intended for facilities where point of care testing is conducted by a healthcare professional Please thoroughly read the EasyMax LTC Owner s Guide and all produc...

Page 2: ...tured by EPS Bio Technology Corp No 8 R D Road III Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu Taiwan 30077 Customer Service 1 866 994 3345 Toll Free Mon Fri 8 00 AM 6 00 PM EasyMax LTC Self Monitoring Blood Glucose...

Page 3: ...Meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples from your fingertip palm and forearm The meter is for outside the body in vitro use It should not be used to diagnose di...

Page 4: ...ic Acid 0 8 1 2 4 4 Dopamine NA 0 09 2 6 Gentisic Acid 1 8 1 8 6 Glipizide 0 2 0 2 8 Ibuprofen 0 5 4 2 50 50 L Dopa 0 5 8 0 2 Methyldopa 0 1 0 5 0 5 2 Sodium Salicylate 15 30 50 Tetracycline 0 4 1 5 1...

Page 5: ...ts If the results are inconsistent with your patient s symptoms please follow these steps 1 Run a control solution test page 7 2 Repeat a blood glucose test page 9 3 After running the quality control...

Page 6: ...rmicidal wipe Open unfold and use the first germicidal wipe to remove heavy soil Step 2 Disinfection Instruction After cleaning and before using the meter again unfold a new wipe and thoroughly wet al...

Page 7: ...st result or error message E Insert a Test Strip Insert a test strip to start testing blood glucose F Medical Record No Shows the patient number G Apply Control Solution Control solution test marker H...

Page 8: ...e Use Setting the current time and date on your meter is important if you use the meter memory 4 Repeat step 3 to set the date and time The flashing field is the one you are currently setting 5 Press...

Page 9: ...mber you select if you flag the result as a control solution test The result will be displayed in the meter s memory as a control solution test Page 7 2 Press Left Button to select the mode of Control...

Page 10: ...ol test with properly stored strips Was the test strip bottle capped tightly If it wasn t the strips could be humidified Replace the test strips Is the control solution expired or contaminated Replace...

Page 11: ...firmly against the puncture site 7 Gently squeeze and or massage the fingertip until a round drop of blood forms on the fingertip Page 9 Note If the function of is on and you do not choose a medical...

Page 12: ...f 500 F 1040 F 100 C 400 C This alerts users that an incorrect result may occur if the test continues Action Relocate the meter to a location with temperature between 500 F 1040 F 100 C 400 C The LF a...

Page 13: ...EasyMax LTC Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System Training Information for Healthcare Professionals Page 11...

Page 14: ...end of test strip Identifies the designated hand hold area 4 Demonstrates proper test strip use Only uses EasyMax LTC blood glucose meters with EasyMax 15 blood glucose test strips Runs a control solu...

Page 15: ...Quality Control Performs a control solution test and can explain why it should be done Understands the dates listed on the control solution and how they apply to opened vs unopened vials Recognizes wh...

Page 16: ...ill lower or higher than expected D All of the Above 4 When performing a blood glucose test where should you apply the blood A On top of the test strip B On the side of the test strip C The tip of the...

Page 17: ...type of battery does the EasyMax LTC require A 3 Volt Lithium B Alkaline 1 5 Volt AAA C Alkaline 1 5 Volt AAAA D None of the above 12 Describe the proper way to dispose of a safety lancet 13 Describe...

Page 18: ...Glucose Quality Control Results Log Facility Name Monitor Month Year Results Reviewed by Date Time Staff Performing Test Strip Lot Level 1 Control Level 2 Control Action Taken Lot Range Result Lot Ran...

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