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Do a control solution test:
■
For practice, before testing your
blood with the OneTouch
®
Basic
®
Meter for the first time
■
When you begin using a new vial of
test strips
■
At least once a week
■
Whenever you suspect that the meter
or test strips are not working
properly
■
When your blood glucose test results
are not consistent with how you feel,
or when you think your results are
not accurate
■
If you drop the meter
■
If you get the meter wet
The control solution test procedure is
just like blood glucose testing, except
that you use OneTouch
®
Normal Control
Solution instead of blood.
Control solution test tips
■
Shake the control solution vial
thoroughly before using.
■
If there are any bubbles on the top of
the vial, wipe them off with a clean
tissue.
■
Apply a full drop of control solution
to the center of the test spot and
cover it completely.
Do not
dab, wipe,
or smear control solution on the test
spot.
■
Avoid contaminating the control
solution.
Do not
touch the test
spot with the tip of the vial.
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