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Control Solution Testing
The control solution is used to ensure your meter
and test strips are working properly. It contains
a known amount of glucose, and in this test, the
control solution will replace the role of your blood
sample. Control solutions are available to purchase
separately.
Perform a control test in the following instances:
to check the test process without sampling
blood
every time you open a new vial of test strips
you get repeated unexpected blood glucose
results
you suspect the meter or test strips are not
working properly
you have dropped or damaged the meter
your test strips were stored in extreme
temperatures or humid settings
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