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Check whether the result is within the specified range of results for the control solution. This
range of results is printed on the test strip box or the test strip packaging or on the informa-
tion sheet included.
Expected results
At room temperature, the measurements from the test using the control solution should be within
the range printed on the test strip box or on the information sheet included with the test strips in film
packaging in approx. 95% of all tests.
Warning
The specified value range (see test strip box or information sheet with the test strips in film packaging)
only applies for the control solution.
This is not a recommended value for your blood glucose level.
If measurements are outside the specified range, check the following possible causes:
Cause
Action
• The first drop of control solution was not dis-
posed of.
• The tip of the bottle was not cleaned correctly.
• The bottle was not shaken well enough.
Rectify the cause and repeat the test.
Control solution and/or test strips have passed their
expiry date or are contaminated.
Repeat the test using a new bottle of control
solution and/or new test strip from a new box
or new film packaging.
The control solution, test strips or monitor are too
warm or too cold.
Bring the control solution, test strips and
monitor to room temperature (+20°C to
+26°C) and repeat the test.
The check performed at room temperature is
used as a general functional check. The op-
erating range specified in the technical spec-
ifications is valid without restriction.
The test strips and control solution were kept at
a temperature and humidity outside the specified
range.
Repeat the test using new correctly stored
test strips and control solution.
Damaged test strips.
For example:
• Test strips that were exposed to fresh air for too
long.
• The test strip box was not closed completely.
• Film packaging was already opened or damaged.
Repeat the test using a new test strip and/or
correctly stored test strips from a new box or
new film packaging.
There is a problem with the monitor.
Contact Customer Services.
Functional test was incorrectly performed.
Repeat the test and follow the instructions.
