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7. Remove and discard the used test strip.
The display should also show a pound sign (#) indicating the test is a control
solution test. This shows that the number will not be counted in the 7, 14, 30,
60 and 90-day averages. The pound sign (#) will also be displayed when
reviewing the results stored in memory.
If the result falls outside the indicated control range:
Confirm you are matching the correct range. Control Solution 1 results
should be matched to the CTRL 1 range printed on the test strip vial (or on
the foil pouch).
Check the expiration date of the test strip and control solution. Make sure
that the test strip vial and control solution bottle have not been opened for
more than 6 months. Discard any test strips or control solution that has expired.
Confirm the temperature in which you are testing is between 50-104°F (10-40°C).
Make sure that the test strip vial and control solution bottle have been tightly
capped.
Confirm that you are using the same brand of control solution that was
provided with your kit.
Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.
After checking all of the conditions listed above, repeat the quality control test with
a new test strip. If your results still fall outside of the control range shown on the test
strip vial (or on the foil pouch), your meter may be defective. Please contact your
local distributor.
Three levels of control solution are available labeled Control Solution 0, Control
Solution 1 and Control Solution 2. Control Solution 1 is sufficient for most all self-
testing needs. If you think your meter or strips may not be working correctly, you
may also want to do a level 0 or level 2 test. The ranges for CTRL 0, CTRL 1 and
CTRL 2 are displayed on the test strip vial (or on the foil pouch). Simply repeat step
4 through 6, using Control Solution 0 or Control Solution 2.
To confirm your results, Control Solution 0 tests should fall within the CTRL 0 range,
Control Solution 1 tests should fall within the CTRL 1 range and Control Solution 2
tests should fall within the CTRL 2 range. If the control solution test results do not
fall within their respective ranges, DO NOT use the system to test blood, as the
system may not be working properly. If you cannot fix the problem, please contact
your local distributor for help.
Please contact your local distributor for information on ordering the
On Call
®
Extra
Glucose Control Solution kit. The kit contains Control Solution 0, Control Solution 1
and Control Solution 2.
