Understanding Out-Of-Range Control Test Results - Accu-Chek Aviva Owner's Booklet

Understanding.Out‑of‑Range.Control.Test.Results
WARNING
The.control.ranges.apply.only.to.control.results..They.only.indicate.that.your.test.strips.and.meter.
are.working.properly..Do.not.use.control.results.to.interpret.blood.glucose.results.
If the control result is not inside the acceptable range (printed on the test strip container), do not use the
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meter until you solve the problem. Here are some things you can check:
Troubleshooting.Checks
1. Are the test strips or control solution past the
"Use By" date or discard date?
2. Did you wipe the tip of the control solution
bottle with a tissue prior to use?
3. Were the test strip container and control
solution bottle always closed tightly?
4. Was the test strip used immediately after
removing it from the container?
5. Were the test strips and control solution stored
in a cool, dry place?
Action
If either is past the "Use By" date or discard date,
throw it away.
Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Repeat the
control test with a new test strip and a fresh drop of
control solution.
If you think either may have been uncapped for some
time, replace the test strips or control solution.
Repeat the control test with a new test strip.
Repeat the control test with properly stored test strips
or control solution.