The Alphatrak Control Solution - Abbott AlphaTrak User Manual

The AlphaTRAK™ Control Solution
AlphaTRAK Control Solution is a red liquid that
contains a fixed amount of glucose that is used to:
• Practice testing without having to use animal blood .
• Ensure that the meter and test strips are working
together properly .
A control solution test should be performed:
• After setting up the AlphaTRAK Meter and before
the first blood test .
• When a new vial of test strips is opened .
• When blood sample results are questionable and confirmation
that the monitor and test strips are working together properly is
required .
• If the test strip vial was not closed properly .
• If the meter is dropped .
• Upon the advice of a veterinary professional .
AlphaTRAK Control Solution is good for three months after
opening the bottle or until the expiration date printed on the label,
whichever comes first .
Important: Count forward three months from the date a new bottle
of control solution is opened. This is the discard date. Write this date
on the side of the control solution bottle.
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Important Control Solution Information
• Use only AlphaTRAK™ Control Solution with the AlphaTRAK
Meter .
• Gently invert the AlphaTRAK Control Solution bottle two to
three times before each use .
• To avoid contamination of AlphaTRAK Control Solution, do not
touch the tip of container to any surface and discard the first two
drops .
• Replace the cap on the control solution bottle immediately after
use .
• Do not use control solution past the expiration date .
• Do not add water or any liquid to control solution .
• Control solution tests are specified to be accurate only when
used between 59° – 104° F (15° – 40° C) .
Caution: Results from AlphaTRAK Control Solution tests do
not reflect the animal's blood glucose level .
• The control solution test results should fall within the
appropriate range printed on the test strip vial .
Important: The control solution range is a target range for control
solution only. It is not a target range for the animal's blood glucose
level.
• If control solution results are out of range, repeat the test .
• If the control solution test results continue to fall outside the
appropriate range, do not use the AlphaTRAK Meter to test
the animal's blood glucose . Contact Customer Care (USA and
Canada) call (888) 299-7416 or Technical Enquiries (UK) call
+ 44 (0) 1628 644354 .
• For more information on how to obtain AlphaTRAK Control
Solution, contact a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon, Customer
Care (USA and Canada) or Technical Enquiries (UK) .
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