15
Performing a Quality Control Test
The quality control test confirms that the test strips and meter are working together
properly; it also confirms that you are performing the test correctly. It is important to
perform this test:
Before you first use your meter.
Before using a new box of test strips.
When you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly.
When you suspect that your test results are inaccurate, or if they are
inconsistent with how you feel.
When you suspect your meter is damaged.
After cleaning your meter.
At least once a week.
1. Insert a test strip into the strip port, contact bars end first and facing up. It will
turn on the meter and display all the display segments. If the audio option is on,
the meter will beep, signaling that the meter is turned on.
2. Check the display to confirm that all the display segments turn on. Next, a dash
will move across the display.
3. Following this display check, the system will enter the test mode. The display
will show the date time and the strip icon with the blood sample icon blinking to
indicate that the test strip is inserted correctly.
Note
:
If the test strip has been inserted incorrectly, the meter will not turn on.
4. Press the ▲ button to mark the test as a control solution test. Once the ▲ button
is pressed, the control solution symbol will appear on the display. It indicates
that a drop of control solution can be added.
NOT READY
NOT READY
NOT READY
NOT READY
