How to Perform Control Testing
Glucose control tests should
be run in the following
circumstances:
• Before using the meter for the
patient testing the first time
• At the glucose control intervals
established by your facility, if
established
• When using a new test strip
vial for the first time
• When using a new test strip
lot for the first time (and as a
result a new test strip code)
• If a test strip vial was left open
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