Running A Control Solution Test; Why Running A Control Solution Test Is Important - BD Logic Owner's Manual

3. When the codes match, press the
Mode button. A blinking blood drop
shows that the monitor is ready for you
to test. To run a control solution test,
refer to page 16. To run a blood glucose
test, refer to page 21.
To turn off the monitor, remove and
discard the used test strip. The monitor
turns off automatically.
Running a Control
Solution Test
WHY RUNNING A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST
IS IMPORTANT
The control solution test confirms that your monitor and test strips are
working correctly. A control solution test is similar to a blood glucose
test, except you use BD™ Control Solution and not a blood sample.
You Should Run a Control Solution Test:
• Before using your monitor for the first time and at least once
a week thereafter.
• Each time you open a new box of BD™ Test Strips.
• If you leave the test strip vial cap open.
• If you drop your monitor.
• If your results do not match the way you feel, or you think
your results are higher or lower than expected.
• To check the performance of the monitor and test strips.
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Important Control
Solution Information
• Use only the BD™ Control Solution for the test.
• Check the expiration date on the control solution vial.
Finish Coding
• Store only for 3 months after first opening. When you open a
• Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperature
• Shake control solution well before using.
CAUTION: The BD™ Control Solution range printed on the
test strip vial is for control solution only. It is used to test the
performance of the monitor and test strip. It is not a recommended
range for your blood glucose level.
Do not use the control solution if the expiration date has
passed.
new vial of control solution, count forward 3 months and write
that date on the label of the control solution vial. Discard any
remaining solution after the date you have written on the vial.
below 30°C (86°F). Do not refrigerate or freeze.
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