Checking The System; With Control Solution - OneTouch Ultra Owner's Booklet

Checking the System with Control Solution
Why you should do a control solution test:
OneTouch Ultra
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and the test strips are working together as a system and that you
are performing the test correctly.
It is very important that you do this simple check
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routinely to make sure you get an accurate result.
When you should do a control solution test:
To practice the test process instead of using blood.
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When you open a new vial of test strips.
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Once a week.
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Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips
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are not working properly.
If you have had repeated unexpected blood glucose test results
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(as described on page 3).
After dropping the meter.
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NOTE: Refer to additional information in the OneTouch
Solution Package.
Control Solution is used to check that the meter
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