Chapter 3: Control Tests - ReliOn PLATINUM User Manual

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Control Tests
When to Perform a Control Test
Performing a control test lets you know
the meter and test strips are working
properly. You should perform a control test
when:
• you open a new test strip box.
• you left the test strip container open.
• you think the test strips are damaged.
• you want to check the meter and test
strips.
• the test strips were stored in extreme
temperatures, humidity, or both.
• you dropped the meter.
• your test result does not match how you
feel.
• you want to check if you are performing
the test correctly.
About the Control Solutions
• Refer to the control solution package
insert for detailed use instructions and
control solution storage conditions.
• Use only control solutions compatible
with the ReliOn Platinum system.
• Close the control solution bottle tightly
after use.
• Write the date you open the control
solution bottle on the bottle label. The
control solution must be discarded 3
months from the date the control
solution bottle was opened (discard
date) or on the Use By date on the bottle
label, whichever comes first.
• Do not use control solution that is past
the Use By or discard date.
• The meter automatically recognizes the
difference between the control solution
and blood.
• The control solution can stain fabric.
Remove stains by washing with soap
and water.
• The control results are not displayed in
memory.
• Control solution can be ordered
separately by contacting Customer
Service at 1-800-819-1097.
Performing a Control Test
NOTE
• The ranges for Level 1 and Level 2
controls are printed on the test strip
container label.
• The meter turns off 90 seconds after
a successful test or 15 seconds after
the test strip is removed, provided no
other action is taken.
You need the meter, a test strip, and
control solution Level 1 or Level 2.
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Check the Use By
date on the test strip
container. Do not use
test strips past the
Use By date.
Remove a test strip
from the test strip
container.
Close the cap tightly.