Running Control S�Olution; Control Solution; Performing A Control Solution Test; Important Information For Control Solution - A.MENARINI GLUCOMEN LX User Manual

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Control S�olution
Control solution is a liquid that contains a fixed amount of glucose.
• Use this control solution to test that your meter is working properly with the test strip.
• Use this solution to practice or to check that you are following the correct testing procedure without using
your own blood.
• If the meter reading is within the control solution's acceptable range, the meter is working properly.
performing a Control S�olution Test
The control solution test confirms that your meter and test strips are working correctly. A control solution
test is similar to a blood glucose test, except you use GlucoMen
sample.
You should run a control solution test:
• When you first get your meter.
• Each time you open and begin using a new vial of test strips.
• If you leave the test strip vial cap open for any length of time.
• If the meter is dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids.
• If you think your test results are not accurate, or if your test results are not consistent with how you feel.
• To check the performance of the meter and test strips.
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important information for Control S�olution
• Use only the GlucoMen ® LX Control solution for the test.
• Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Do not use control solution past the expiration
date or you may get inaccurate results.
• Store only for 3 months after first opening. When you open a new vial of control solution, count forward
3 months and write that date on the label of the control solution vial. Discard any remaining solution after
the date you have written on the vial.
• Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperature below 30°C (86°F). Do not refrigerate or
freeze.
• Shake the control solution well before using.
Caution
The GlucoMen ® LX Control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for control solution only. It is used
to test the performance of the meter and test strip. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose
level. If your control solution test results continue to fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial:
• The GlucoMen ® LX blood glucose meter may not be working properly.
• Do not use the meter to test your blood.
• Call A. Menarini Diagnostics for assistance: (UK) 0800 243667 - (Ireland) 1800 709903.
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