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After the
symbol appears on
the display, apply the solution to
the narrow edge of the test strip
until the meter beeps. Make sure
the confirmation window fills com-
pletely.
NOTE: The meter may switch off if the control solution sample is not applied
within 2 minutes of the
turns off, remove the strip, reinsert, and start from step 1.
Step 4 Waiting for the Result
The display segments will rotate
clockwise and a test result will ap-
pear after the meter counts down
from 5 to 1. The test result with
control solution flag is stored in
the memory but not included in the
averages.
Step 5 Comparing the Result
Compare the result displayed on
the meter to the range printed on
the test strip vial.
The result should fall within the
range.
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symbol appearing on the screen. If the meter
CAUTION
The range printed on the test strip vial is for the Control Solution
only. It has nothing to do with your blood glucose level.
NOTE: The GlucoMen
Day METER Control Solution can be purchased sepa-
®
rately. Please contact your authorised A.Menarini Diagnostics sales represen-
tative.
Repeat the control solution test if the test result falls outside of the
range. Out of range results may occur in following situations:
Situations
•
When the control solution bottle was not sha-
ken well.
•
When the meter, test strip, or the control solu-
tion were exposed to high or low temperatures.
•
When the first drop of the control solution was
not discarded or the tip of the bottle was not wi-
ped clean.
•
When the meter is not functioning properly.
•
When the control solution is past the expiration
date printed on the bottle.
•
When the control solution is past its discard
date.
•
When the control solution is contaminated.
If results continue to fall outside the range, the test strip and meter
may not be working properly. Do not use your system and contact
the A.Menarini Diagnostics Customer Care number reported on the
box.
Do This
Repeat the control
solution test by refer-
ring to the notes on
pages 13-14 .
Discard the used con-
trol solution and re-
peat the test using a
new bottle of control
solution.
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