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CHAPTER 5
Doing A Control
Solution Test
Why Do A Control Solution Test?
The control solution test tells you that your monitor and
test strips are working correctly. A control solution test is
similar to when you monitor your blood glucose, except
you use a Solartek or MediSense Control Solution.
You do
not use a drop of blood in a control solution test.
When Is Doing A Control Solution Test
Recommended?
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When your test results do not agree with how
you feel
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When you open a new box of test strips
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When you want to confirm that your monitor
and test strips are working properly
Important Information about Control
Solution Testing
•
For more detailed information about control
solutions, read the control solution instructions for use.
•
Do not
use the control solution if the expiration
date has passed. Check the expiration date printed
on the control solution bottle.
•
When you open a control solution bottle for the
first time, count forward 90 days and write this date
on the control solution bottle using a pen that
won’t smear or wipe off. Throw away any remaining
solution after this date.
•
The results obtained from control testing do
not reflect your personal blood glucose levels in
any way.
Questions?
Call Customer Care:
1-800-992-3612
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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