Control Solution Testing - Bayer HealthCare Contour Next EX User Manual

Control Solution Testing

Use only Bayer's C
ONTOUR
(Level 1 and Level 2) with your C
blood glucose monitoring system.
Using anything other than C
solution 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.
Level 1 and Level 2 control solutions are available and
sold separately if not included in the meter kit. Always
use Bayer's C N
ONTOUR EXT
brands could present incorrect results. If you need help
locating C N
ONTOUR EXT
Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
1. Wash and dry your hands well before and
after testing.
2. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap
the lid closed.
NOTE: Check the expiration date on the test strip
bottle and the expiration and discard dates on
control solution. Do not use expired materials.
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control solutions. Other
control solutions, call Bayer
3. Hold the test strip with the
4. Insert the gray square end
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
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gray square end facing up.
into the test strip port on
the meter.
of control solution onto
a clean nonabsorbent
surface. Do not apply
control solution to
your fingertip or to the
test strip directly from
the bottle.
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