Chapter 3: Control Tests - Accu-Chek Guide User Manual

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Control Tests
When to Perform a Control Test
Performing a control test lets you know the
meter and test strips are working properly.
You should perform a control test when:
• you open a new test strip box.
• you left the test strip container open.
• you think the test strips are damaged.
• you want to check the meter and test
strips.
• the test strips were stored in extreme
temperatures, humidity, or both.
• you dropped the meter.
• your test result does not match how you
feel.
• you want to check if you are performing
the test correctly.
About the Control Solutions
• Use only Accu-Chek Guide control
solutions.
• Close the control solution bottle tightly
after use.
• Write the date you open the control
solution bottle on the bottle label. The
control solution must be discarded 3
months from the date the control solution
bottle was opened (discard date) or on
the use by date on the bottle label,
whichever comes first.
• Do not use control solution that is past
the use by or discard date.
• Refer to the control solution package
insert for control solution storage
conditions.
• The meter automatically recognises the
difference between the control solution
and blood.
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• The control results are not displayed in
memory.
• The control solution can stain fabric.
Remove stains by washing with soap and
water.
Performing a Control Test
You need the meter, a test strip, and control
solution Level 1 or Level 2.
1
Check the use by date
on the test strip
container. Do not use
test strips past the use
by date.
2
Remove a test strip
from the test strip
container.
Close the cap tightly.
3
Insert the metallic end
of the test strip into
the meter. Place the
meter on a flat
surface.
The meter turns on.
Preparing to test
appears.
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