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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 10 and 40 °C
(50 – 104 ºF).
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. Contact your
local distributor for help.
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 perform a CTRL 0 or CTRL 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
blood, 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
GIMA
Glucose
Control Solution kit, which contains Control Solution 0, Control Solution 1 and
Control Solution 2.