This chapter describes the steps for running a control test with control solutions. Control tests verify the performance of
the Precision Xceed Pro
Monitor and Test Strips.
The quality control features of the monitor can be customized to fit the requirements of each facility.
The monitor can be set to require:
• Tests of low, normal and high control solutions or a variation depending on the facility’s policy.
• Tests of control solutions at relative times (e.g. every 24 hours) or fixed times (e.g at 6:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and
10:00 p.m.).
• Control test results to appear as numeric value or Pass/Fail.
These quality control features can be set through the data management system.
Operating Guidelines for Control Solution Testing
Observe the following guidelines to obtain optimal quality control results using the Precision Xceed Pro
System:
• Use only control solutions approved for use with Precision PCx Plus Test Strips to verify the performance of the
Precision Xceed Pro Point of Care System.
• When opening a new bottle, write the discard date on the bottle label. Each bottle of control solution is stable for 90
days after opening or until the expiration date printed on the label, whichever comes first.
• Do not use control solutions after the expiration date printed on the bottles and the box. After the bottle has been
opened, do not use after the discard date written on the bottle.
• Invert the control solution bottle several times to ensure thorough mixing before use.
• Invert and tap the capped control solution bottle to remove air bubbles from the tip of the bottle.
• Wipe the control solution nozzle with a clean gauze or tissue before and after each test.
• Do not scan one test strip foil packet’s barcode and use a test strip from another foil packet. This may cause
incorrect results to be generated.
• Replace the correct cap on the bottle and tighten the cap immediately after each use.
When To Test with Control Solutions
• As required by your facility’s quality policy or local regulatory requirements.
• To verify the performance of the Point of Care System.
Workflow
The monitor expects to run control tests in the following order. If a control level is disabled, the monitor will expect
to skip it.
1. Low Glucose
2. Mid-range Glucose
3. High Glucose
IMPORTANT
: Do not allow control solution to drip down into monitor port.
Control Test
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Questions?
Refer to Page 10-9 For Technical Support Instructions.
Chapter 4 : Control Test
