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You may check your meter and test strips using the AutoChek t Control
Solution.
The AutoChek t Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose
and is used to check that the meter and the test strips are working
properly.
The test strip vials have AutoChek t Control Solution ranges printed on
their labels. Compare the result displayed on the meter to the AutoChek
t Control Solution range printed on the test strip vial.
Before using a new meter or a new vial of test strips, you may
conduct a control solution test following the procedure on page 18.
Note:
•
Use only the AutoChek t Control Solution.
•
Check the expiration dates printed on the vial. When you first open a
control solution vial, record the discard date (date opened plus three
months) in the space provided on the label.
•
Make sure your meter, test strips, and control solution are at room
temperature before testing. Control Solution tests must be done at room
temperature (20 ~ 25
˚
C, 68 ~ 77
˚
F).
•
Before using the control solution, shake the vial, discard the first few drops
and wipe the tip clean.
•
Close the control solution vial tightly and store at
a temperature of 8 ~ 30
˚
C (46 ~ 86
˚
F).
You may do a control solution test:
•
When using the meter for the first time.
•
Whenever you open a new vial of test strips.
•
If the meter or test strips do not function properly.
•
If your symptoms are inconsistent with the blood glucose test results, and when
you feel that the meter or test strips are not working properly
•
If you drop or damage the meter.
Checking the System
