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C.
CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING
How to test with control solution
1.
Insert a test strip to turn the
meter on
Make sure the three contact bars are facing
you and the arrow is pointing down. Push
the test strip in as far as it will go.
Do Not
bend the test strip.
2.
Wait for the meter to prompt you to apply a
control solution sample
After the start-up test screen, your
last result (blood glucose or control
solution test) will appear on the
display, and the back arrow icon
will blink.
After your last result is displayed,
your meter will beep and an icon
appears showing a drop with a test
strip that fills. This indicates that
your meter is ready for you to apply
a control solution sample. You have
2 minutes to apply a control solution
sample before the meter turns off.
mg/dL
CAUTION:
Do Not
swallow control solution; it is not for human
consumption.
Do Not
apply control solution to the skin or
eyes as it may cause irritation.
When to test with control solution
OneTouch® Select™ Control Solution contains a known amount
of glucose and is used to check that the meter and the test
strips are working properly.
Do a control solution test:
• to practice the test process instead of using blood,
• whenever you open a new vial of test strips,
• if you suspect the meter or test strips are not working
properly,
• if you have had repeated unexpected blood glucose results
as described in Applying blood and reading results in
Section B, or
• if you drop or damage the meter.
NOTE:
• Use only OneTouch® Select™ Control Solution with your
OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter.
• Control solution is available separately. Ask for control
solution where you get your test strips or contact customer
service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544.
• Control solution tests must be done at room temperature
20–25°C. Make sure your meter, test strips, and control
solution are at room temperature before testing.
