Abbott FreeStyle InsuLinx Owner's Booklet page 13

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Logbook Settings
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Perform control
solution test
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Apply control
solution to strip
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Action
At the Home screen, tap Settings .
Then tap Perform control solution test.
Perform the control solution test.
a. Insert a test strip and close the test strip vial.
b. Apply control solution to the test strip as shown in
the picture.
c. The meter will beep once to let you know that you
have applied enough control solution.
d. A butterfly will appear on the screen while you wait
for the result. The meter will beep twice when the
result is ready.
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Compare the control solution result to the range printed on the test strip vial. The result
should fall within the range.
Notes:
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If you see an error message on the screen, your meter will explain what it means,
its possible causes, and what to do next.
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The result will be marked as a control solution test in your logbook. It will not be
included in your charts and reports.
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You may also mark a control solution test after it is performed by following these
steps:
a. At the Home screen, tap Logbook
b. Tap your most recent test. You can only modify this result.
c. Tap the down arrow. Then tap add or edit notes.
d. Tap the option for control solution test. Then tap OK.
e. You can now see your most recent result marked as a control solution test.
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Do not use the insulin calculator when you perform a control solution test.
Out of Range Control Solution Results
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Repeat the test if control solution results are outside the range printed on the test
strip vial.
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Stop using the meter if control solution results are consistently outside the range
printed on the test strip vial. Contact Customer Service.
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