Control Solution Testing - Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR XT User Manual

Control Solution Testing

Use only Bayer's C
ONTOUR
(Normal, Low or High) with your C
glucose monitoring system.
Using anything other than C
could present incorrect results.
You should perform a control test:
• When using your meter for the first time
• When you open a new bottle or package of test strips
• If you think your meter may not be working properly
• If you have repeated unexpected blood glucose results
Normal, Low or High control solutions are available
separately. Call Bayer Diabetes Support at
0845 600 6030 (UK) / 1 890 920 111 (Ireland).
Always use Bayer's C
Other brands could present incorrect results.
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
2. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap the
lid closed.
NOTE: Check the expiry date on the test strip bottle and
the expiry and discard dates on control solution. Do not use
expired materials.
3. Hold the test strip with the
grey end facing up.
4. Insert the grey end into the
test strip port on the meter.
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C ® XT meter C
ONTOUR
® N control solutions
EXT
®
XT blood
ONTOUR
N control solution
ONTOUR EXT
N control solutions.
ONTOUR EXT
® N test strips
ONTOUR EXT
The meter will turn on. An
image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop will
appear letting you know the
meter is ready to test.
5. Gently rock the control bottle before opening to ensure it
is mixed well.
6. Squeeze a small drop
of control solution on
a clean nonabsorbent
surface. Do not apply
control solution to your
fingertip or to the test
strip directly from the
bottle.
7. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of
control solution. The solution is pulled into the test strip
through the tip.
8. Hold it in the drop until the meter beeps.
Need Help? 0845 600 6030 (UK) / 1 890 920 111 (Ireland)
www.bayerdiabetes.co.uk
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