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Use ONLY TRUE METRIX Control Solution for Control Test.
1. Check dates on control solution label and test strip vial
label. Do not use control solution or test strips if either Use By
Dates have passed. (control solution - 3 months after opening
or date next to on label, whichever comes first, test strips - 4
months after opening or date next to symbol, whichever
comes first.) Discard expired products and use new products.
2. Allow control solution, vial of test strips and meter to
adjust to room temperature for 10 minutes.
3. Wash hands, dry thoroughly.
4. Gently swirl or invert control solution bottle to mix.DO
NOT SHAKE!
5. Remove one test strip from vial. Close test strip vial
immediately. Use test strip quickly after removal from vial.
6. Insert test strip into Test Port. Meter turns on. Keep test
strip in meter until testing is finished. Do not add control
solution to test strip before inserting into meter.
7. Remove cap from control solution bottle. Gently
squeeze a drop onto a clean tissue. Wipe off bottle tip and
discard tissue. Gently squeeze a drop onto a small piece of
unused aluminum foil, clear plastic wrap, or waxed paper for
testing.
8. With test strip still in meter, touch Sample Tip of test
strip to top of drop of control solution. Allow drop to be
drawn into test strip.
5.2.2 How to Test Control Solution
