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FreeStyle Control Solution
Purpose
FreeStyle control solution is a red liquid that contains a fixed amount of glucose.
The purpose of doing a control solution test is:
•
To practise testing
without
using your own blood
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To confirm that the meter and test strips work together properly
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When you are unsure of your blood glucose test results
Contact Customer Care for information on how to obtain control solution.
Control Solution Information
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Use only FreeStyle control solution with the meter.
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Replace the cap securely on the bottle immediately after use.
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Control solution results are accurate only between 59° – 104° F (15° – 40° C).
•
Do
not
add water or other liquid to control solution.
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There are three levels of control solution available (Low, Normal, High).
For information on how to obtain control solution, contact Customer Care.
IMPORTANT:
Control solution results should fall within the control
solution range printed on the test strip vial. Do
not
use this range
when testing blood glucose.