Testing a Quality Control Solution
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During institutional training of each new operator
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Before using for the first time
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If a patient test has been repeated and the blood
glucose results are still lower or higher than expect-
ed
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If there are other indications that the system is not
working properly
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Whenever problems (storage, operator, instrument)
are identified or anytime there is a concern the accu-
racy of the meter may have been affected by rough
handling (such as dropping the meter)
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As required by the institution's quality control policy
or local regulatory requirements
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