Checking The System - ReliOn Premier BLU User Manual

Checking the System

ReliOn™ Premier BLU Blood Glucose Meter and Test
Strips should be checked using ReliOn™ Premier
Control Solutions, available in two levels (Level 1 and
Level 2). ReliOn™ Premier Control Solutions contain a
known amount of glucose and are used to check that
the meter and test strips are working properly.
The test strip vials have ReliOn™ Premier Control
Solution ranges printed on their labels. Compare the
result displayed on the meter to the control solution
range printed on the test strip vial.
Before using a new meter or a new vial of test strips, you should
conduct a control solution test following the procedure on
pages 28–30 with ReliOn™ Premier Control Solutions.
NOTE
• Use ReliOn™ Premier Control Solutions only (available for
purchase separately).
• Check the expiration date printed on the bottle. When the
control solution bottle is first opened record the discard date
(date opened plus three (3) months) in the space provided
on the label.
• Make sure the meter, test strips, and control solutions are
at room temperature before testing. Control solution tests
must be done at room temperature, 68–77°F (20–25°C).
• Before using the control solution, shake the bottle, discard
the first 1 or 2 drops, and wipe the tip clean.
• Close the control solution bottle tightly and store at a
temperature between 46–86°F (8–30°C ).
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