Checking Your Blood Glucose
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If control solution results are out of this range, REPEAT THE TEST.
Out-of-range control solution results
Out-of-range test results may be caused by:
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Expired or bad control solution
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Expired or bad test strip
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Error in performing test
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Code on test strip vial does not match code set in the PDM
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Malfunction of the System
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Control solution test done outside 59° to 104° F (15° to 40° C)
If your control solution test results continue to fall outside the
range printed on the test strip vial:
1. The System may not be working properly.
2. Do not use the System to test your blood glucose.
3. Call Customer Care.
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Performing a Control Solution Test
1. Grasp the bottom of the test strip with the printed side facing
up (Figure 7-2).
2. Insert the top of the test strip into the test strip port (Figure 7-3
on the next page) until it stops. This turns on the PDM and dis-
plays the code number on the screen. Refer to page 54 to
check Pod status and to
Confirm ID
.
Figure 7-2
Top, to insert into meter
FreeStyle® test strip
Bottom edges, for blood sample
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