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Running Control Solution
Control Solution
Control Solution is a liquid that contains a fixed amount of glu-
cose.
• Use this solution to test that your monitor with test strip is
working properly.
• Use this solution to practice or to check that you are following
the correct testing procedure without using your own blood.
• If the monitor reading is within the control solution’s accept-
able range, the meter is working properly.
Perform a Control Solution Test
The control solution test confirms that your monitor and test
strips are working correctly. A control solution test is similar to
a blood glucose test, except you use Nova Max Control Solution
and not a blood sample.
You should run a control solution test:
• When you first get your monitor and at least once a week
thereafter
• Each time you open and begin using a new vial of test strips
• If you leave the test strip vial cap open for any length of time
• If the monitor is dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids
• If you think your test results are not accurate, or if your test
results are not consistent with how you feel
• To check the performance of the monitor and test strips
• Nova Max High and Low Glucose Controls are also recom-
mended as an additional quality control check for your blood
glucose monitoring system.
