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Checking with FORA Control Solution
FORA
control solution contains a known amount of glucose that re-
acts with test strips. By comparing your control solution test results
with the expected range printed on the test strip vial label, you can
ensure that the monitor and the test strips are working together as
a system and that you are performing the test correctly. It is very
important that you do this simple check routinely to make sure your
results are accurate.
How often should the control solution test be performed?
• When you use this system to test your blood for the first time,
practice the procedure using control solution. When you can do
three tests in a row that are within the expected range, you are
ready to test your blood.
• To routinely check the monitor and test strips, perform a single
test for each level of control solution at least once a week.
When should the control solution test be performed?
• When you first get your monitor.
• When you begin using a new vial of test strips.
• Whenever you suspect that the monitor or test strips are not
working properly.
• When your blood glucose test results are inconsistent with how
you feel, or when you think your results are inaccurate.
• When you want to practice running the test.
• If you drop the monitor.
