This test using control solution is not required when first using the TD-GLUCO
Bluetooth blood sugar control system.
Performing a test with the control solution
When should you perform a test with control solution?
• When you think that either the meter or the test strips are defective.
• When your test results do not match the way you are feeling, or when you believe
the results are not accurate.
• When practicing the test procedure.
• If you have dropped the meter or have reason to believe it is damaged.
Test strips
(c)
, control solution
(d)
, lancing device
(e)
or sterile lancets
(f)
might not be
included in the kit (please check the list of contents on your product's packaging). These
articles can be ordered separately.
Performing a test with the control solution.
In order to perform a test with the control solution, you will need
(b)
,
(c)
and
(d)
.
1. Insert the test strip into the meter to activate it.
Wait until the meter displays " " and a flashing " ".
2. Apply the control solution (g)
Shake the bottle of control solution well before use. Squeeze out the first droplet and
wipe it off. Squeeze another droplet onto the point of the bottle's cap. Hold the meter so
that the absorbent opening of the test strip comes into contact with the drop and absorbs
the control solution. Once the test strip's control window contains sufficient control
solution, the meter starts an automatic countdown.
QUALITY CONTROL TEST
12
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3. Reading and comparing the results
Once the countdown to
0
is completed, the result of the test using control solution is shown
on the display. Compare the result with the range stated on the test strip packaging.
The result must be within this range of values. If that is not the case, re-read the instructions
and repeat the test with control solution.
NOTE:
• The range for the control solution that is stated on the test strip tube is only valid
when control solution is used. It is not a recommended range for your blood
sugar levels.
• See the section under
MAINTENANCE
for important information concerning
the control solution
WARNING:
When you perform a test using control solution mark it as such so that the test result
is
NOT
confused with the blood sugar
TEST RESULTS
in the device's memory. If you
do not do this the blood sugar test results will be mixed up with the test results in
the device's memory.
