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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
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 10 and 40°C
(50-104°F).
•
Make sure that the test strip vial and control solution bottle have been
tightly capped.
•
Confirm that you are using the
On Call
®
Ketone Control solution that was
provided with your kit.
•
Make sure the code number on the strip vial label or foil pouch matches the
code number that appears on the meter display.
•
Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.
After checking all of the conditions listed above, repeat the ketone quality control
test with a new blood ketone 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. Contact your local distributor for help.
Three levels of
On Call
®
Ketone 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 properly, 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.
For confirmation of 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 the respective ranges, DO NOT use the system to test you
blood
β
-ketone, as the system may not be working properly. If you cannot fix the
problem, contact your local distributor for help.
Please contact your local distributor for information on ordering the
On Call
®
Ketone Control solution kit, which contains Control Solution 0, Control Solution 1
and Control Solution 2.
