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Checking the System
You should check your meter and test strips using
CareSens Control Solution (Control A and B). The
CareSens Control Solutions contain known amounts
of glucose and are used to check that the meter and
the test strips are working properly. The teat strip
vials have CareSens Control Solution ranges printed
on their labels. Compare the result displayed on
the meter to the 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 page 19 with two
different levels of solutions (Control A and B).
Notes:
• Use CareSens Control Solutions only.
• 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;
Step 2
While the blood symbol blinks, press and
hold the
▲
button for 3 seconds till the ctl
appears on the display. If the talking function
is on, the meter will say "Control solution test.
Please apply control solution onto the test strip."
Step 1
Insert a test strip into the meter's test strip
port, with the contact bars facing upwards.
Gently push the test strip into the port until
the meter automatically turns on and the
symbol appears. If the talking function is on,
the meter will say "Blood glucose test. Please
apply blood onto the test strip."
Control Solution Testing
• 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 you feel that the meter or test strips are not
working properly;
• If you drop or damage the meter;
• When using the meter for blood glucose test after any
disinfection procedure.
