Operating; Using The Control Solution - Medisana 79030 Instruction Manual

5 Operating

5.1 Using the control solution

Why do I need to perform a test with control
solution?
When you perform a test with control solution,
you will find out whether your monitor and test
strips work properly and deliver exact readings.
You should perform a test in the following cases:
• You are using the monitor for the first time.
• You have a new container of test strips.
• You suspect the monitor or test strips might not
be working properly.
• The monitor has been dropped.
• You have repeated a test and the results are
still lower or higher than you expected.
• You are practising the test procedure.
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Performing a test with control solution
WARNING
Before you perform a test with
control solution, read section 2 on
Safety instructions (p. 8 - 14),
carefully, especially items
2.3 Instructions on using the
blood glucose test strips and
2.4 Instructions on how to use the
control solution.