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olution
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3
Insert the three black lines at the end of
the test strip into the strip port.
4
Push the test strip in until it stops.
The meter turns on automatically.
These items show on the display
window, one after the other:
•
Display Check – Remember to make
sure that all items in the picture here
show on the display window. (See
Chapter 1 for more information about
the Display Check.)
•
Time, month, and day (if set)
If date and time are not set, dashes will
show instead of numbers.
•
LOT number for the box of test strips you
are using.
•
Apply Sample message, which tells you
that the meter is ready for you to apply
control solution to the test strip.
Note:
If you are a doing a β-Ketone control
solution test,
KETONE
will show on the
meter’s display window with the β-Ketone
Apply Sample message.
Contr
ol
Solution
T
esting
•
The results obtained from control testing do not reflect
your personal blood glucose or blood β-Ketone levels in
any way.
•
Do not
swallow the control solution.
•
Do not
inject the control solution or use the control
solution as eye drops.
What You Will Need
•
Optium Xceed meter calibrated to match the LOT number
of the test strip you are using
•
Blood glucose or blood β-Ketone test strip and its
instructions for use
•
Optium or MediSense Control Solutions and instructions
for use
How to Do Control Solution Testing
Getting Started
1
Wash your hands using warm soapy water and dry
them completely.
2
Remove the test strip from its foil packet.
Note:
For pictures that show how to open the blood
glucose test strip foil packet, please see the information
card in the box of test strips.
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