Troubleshooting Control Solution Test
If the control solution test result is out-of-range, check the following and repeat the test:
Check
Action
Did you do the test in
If not, do the test again. Insert a
control solution mode?
test strip; press the Up Arrow
Do you see “CONT” on
button for control solution mode.
the screen with the result?
“CONT” should appear on screen.
Have the test strips and/or
Make sure that test strips and control
control solution expired?
solutions are not past expiration date.
This date is shown on bottle. Make
sure bottles have not been opened
for more than three months.
Were control solutions at room
If not, retest with new bottle
temperature (72-82°F (22-28°C))
of control solution, or warm up/cool
when used?
down to room temperature.
Does the code on the test strip bottle
If not, obtain a new bottle
match the code on the meter screen?
of test strips.
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