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bottle gently and discard the first drop. Squeeze out a second small drop on
a clean nonabsorbent surface.
Note: Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle.
5.
Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution. The
control solution is pulled into the test strip through the strip tip.
Note: If the control solution sample does not fill the check window, do not add a
second drop. Discard the test strip and start over with a new test strip.
6.
Hold it in the drop until the meter beeps, and then you see the meter count
down on the screen and followed with your control test result.
Note: The meter will automatically recognize and mark the control result for you.
Control results are not included in the 7, 14 and 30 day average calculation.
Understand Your Control Test Result
Compare your control test result with the ranges printed on the test strip box or
label.
Notes:
If your control test result is out of range:
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Check the expiration dates and discard dates of the test strip and control
solution. Make sure that the control solution bottle has not been opened for