Out Of Range Control Solution Results; Performing An Alphatrak Control Solution Test - Zoetis AlphaTRAK 2 Meter User Manual

Out of Range Control Solution Results

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Repeat the test if control solution results are outside the range printed on
the test strip vial .
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Repeat the test to confirm the results .
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The correct test procedures may not have been followed .
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Stop using the meter if control solution results are consistently outside the
range printed on the test strip vial . Contact Customer Care .
Causes of out-of-range results include:
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Expired or bad control solution
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Expired or bad test strip
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Testing error
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Watered-down control solution
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Meter malfunction
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Test strip deterioration
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Control solution test done outside 59° – 104° F (15° – 40° C)
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Correct code is not set in the meter
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Performing an AlphaTRAK Control Solution Test

1.
Check control solution expiry date .
IMPORTANT: Do not use control solution past expiry date . Discard
control solution 3 months after opening or on the expiry date printed
on the bottle whichever comes first . (Example: open April 15, discard
July 15; write the discard date on the side of the bottle .)
2.
Remove test strip from vial .
3.
Insert test strip to turn meter on .
Note: The meter turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity .
Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart
the meter .
If the meter does not turn on go to Troubleshooting section .
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