Testing A Quality Control Solution - A.MENARINI GLUCOMEN LX User Manual

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Testing a Quality Control S�olution
1. Insert a test strip into the meter. If meter was off, the screen displays all segments for 2 seconds then the
blinking blood drop symbol appears.
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If the strip is removed before you start the test, the screen goes blank.
2. Press the left/right buttons to move between unmarked sample or marked control sample (CTL);
select control.
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It is important to select control solution test so the test result does not appear to be one
of your blood glucose test results.
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If a test is not performed within 2 minutes from the insertion of the test strip, the screen
goes blank. To perform a test, take out then replace the test strip starting from Step 1.
3. Shake the control solution vial. Discard a drop before use. Squeeze a drop of control
solution onto a clean, hard, dry surface, e.g. control cap.
4. Pick up the meter with test strip inserted and touch the test strip to the control solution drop.
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Control solution should be applied to a clean, hard and dry surface.
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The on-screen Control Symbol flashes on and off repeatedly until sufficient control solution has been
added to the test strip. (Beeper sounds if enabled).
5. A glucose quality control test result is available on-screen in 4 seconds. The display does a countdown
from 4 to 1.
6. Compare the result on the display with the range printed on the test strip vial. If the result falls within the
range, your meter and test strips are working correctly.
7. The result is automatically stored into memory.
8. If test result is above 33.3 mmol/L, the screen displays HI; test result cannot be stored.
If test result is below 1.1 mmol/L, the screen displays LO; test result cannot be stored.
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