Important Control Solution Test Information - Lifescan OneTouch Ultra Owner's Booklet

Important Control Solution Test Information

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Use only OneTouch
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Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Record the
discard date (date opened plus three months) on the vial label. Do not
use after expiration or discard date, whichever comes first.
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Control solution, meter, and test strips should be at room temperature
(68–77˚F/20–25˚C) before testing.
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Shake the vial, discard the first drop of control solution, and wipe off
the tip to ensure a good sample and an accurate result.
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Store control solution tightly closed at temperatures below 86˚F
(30˚C). Do not refrigerate.
CAUTION: The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for
OneTouch
for your blood glucose level.
When to do a control solution test:
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Once a week.
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When you open a new vial of test strips.
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Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips are not
working properly.
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If your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel.
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After dropping the meter.
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® Ultra ®
® Ultra ® Control Solution only. It is not a recommended range
Control Solution.