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. Prepare and apply control solution
Shake the control solution vial before each test. Remove the cap and squeeze the
vial to discard the first drop. Then wipe the tip with a clean tissue or cloth. Hold
the vial upside down and gently squeeze a hanging drop.
Touch and hold the hanging drop of control solution where the narrow channel
meets the
TOP EDGE
of the test strip. Make sure the confirmation window fills
completely. Control solution should not be applied to the flat face of the test strip.
Apply Drop Here
NARROW CHANNEL
TOP EDGE
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