Control Testing; What Is Control Testing; When Should I Check My Accu-Chek Compact ™ System; Gathering Supplies - Accu-Chek Compact User Manual

Control Testing

What is Control Testing?

Control testing is a way for you to check that your meter
and strips are working correctly. The control test is done
the same way you would perform a blood sugar test, only
you use the control solution instead of blood.
Why should I run a Control Test?
There are a number of factors that can affect the ability
of your Accu-Chek Compact meter and strips to give a
correct reading. Damage to your system (meter and
strips) can occur if handled, stored, or used improperly.
If damaged, there is a possibility that the results you get
from your system will be incorrect.
The control solution contains a known amount of sugar.
If you run a control test and the results fall within the
acceptable range, then you can feel assured that your
meter and strips are working correctly.
When should I check my Accu-Chek
Compact ™ System?
• Before using your meter to test blood sugar for
the first time.
• When you want to check the way you are performing
your blood sugar test.
• When you open a new test drum vial.
• If the meter is dropped or damaged.
• If the meter flashes CTRL, indicating that a control
test is required.
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• After you have cleaned the meter.
• If you leave the cap off the test drum vial.
• If your result does not agree with how you feel.
• If you have repeated a test and the blood sugar result
is still lower or higher than expected.
• When you want to check the performance of the meter
and test drum together.

Gathering Supplies

Note: The Accu-Chek Compact
with one level of control solution. When purchased at
the store, control solutions are packaged with two levels
per box.
To do a control check, you will need the following items:
• Accu-Chek Compact ™ Meter
• Accu-Chek Compact ™ Control Solution(s)
Control values are located on the label of the test
drum vial and on the control value insert found in
the box that contains the test drums.
• Accu-Chek Compact ™ Test Drum
Use only Accu-Chek Compact ™ test drums with the Accu-Chek
Compact ™ meter. It is important that you use the right glucose control
solutions for your Accu-Chek Compact
When you open a new bottle of control solution,
write the date on the label. Opened bottles of control
solution are good for three months or until the
expiration date, whichever comes first.
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™ Care Kit is packaged
™ Test Drum.