Backlight Function; Testing With The Control Solution - MHC Medical Products EasyTouch HealthPro User Manual

Backlight Function

Performing a Control Solution Test
The control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that reacts with the
EasyTouch® HealthPro™ Glucose Test Strips. By comparing your control solution
test results with the expected range printed on the test strip vial, it is able to
check if the meter and test strips are working properly and that you are
performing the test correctly. It is very important that you perform the control
solutions test routinely to make sure you get accurate results.
The glucose control solution should be used:
• Whenever you suspect the glucose test meter or glucose test strip is not
functioning properly.
• If your glucose test results are not consistent with your symptoms or if you
think they are not accurate.
• If you have dropped the blood glucose test meter.
• For quality control in the point of care usage.
• For teaching or learning the system.
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When inserting the glucose test
strip (starting measuring
process), the backlight will turn
on for 10 seconds.
After the test results display, the
backlight will last for 10 seconds.
When pressing the power button
(moving into memory mode),
the backlight will turn on for
10 seconds.
When pressing the power button
for 3 seconds (entering the
setting mode), the backlight
will turn on for 10 seconds.
When inserting the PC cable into
the USB port, the backlight will
turn on for 10 seconds.

Testing with the Control Solution

Firmly insert the test strip into the meter test port.
Insert down rmly in direction of arrow on test strip.
Do not insert the glucose test strip upside down.
When you insert the glucose test strip into the glucose
meter, the meter will automatically turn on and identify
the strip code.
If activity/meal is
ON, scroll through
the icons with the
or button
until the control
solution bottle is
blinking; press .
Check the expiration date before performing a
control solution test. Do not use if expired.
Please note the expiration date on the control
solution bottle.
Gently shake the control solution before use.
Discard the rst drop of control solution, this will
eliminate any residue. Place a drop of control solution
on a clean dry surface (e.g. the lid of the test strip vial).
Dip the test strip into the control solution. Results
will appear in 5 seconds. Compare the result to the
range printed on the test strip vial, the result should
fall within that range.
If activity/meal is OFF,
press and release
either the or
button until the icon
appears; press .
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