Veterinary Lactate Meter
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Control Solution Method:
The purpose of the control solution check is to validate the performance of
the L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter using a standard solution with a known
concentration of lactate. A control solution test that falls within the acceptable
range indicates the user’s technique is appropriate and both the meter and the
test strip are functioning properly.
When to perform a control solution test -
• When the meter is used for the first time
• Whenever there is doubt that the meter or the test strips are not working
properly
• If the meter has been dropped, stored below -20°C or above 50°C (stored below
-4°F or above 122°F) or stored in humidity levels above 85%
• If the test strip bottle has been left open or has been exposed to temperatures
below 4°C or above 30°C (below 39°F or above 86°F) and/or light or humidity
levels above 85%
• If the readings appear to be abnormally high or low
