Control Solution Testing - Cambridge Sensors MicroDot Xtra Operations

Chapter 3

CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING

This chapter describes the necessary steps to test with the Microdot® Control
Solutions in order to validate the performance of the Microdot Xtra Meter and
Microdot Xtra Strips.
When Should You Conduct a
Control Solution Test?
Any time you open a new vial of test
strips.
Whenever you think the system
is not working properly.
If the blood glucose test results
differ from the resident's symptoms
or non-symptoms.
If you believe the results are not
accurate.
If you drop the meter.
If the vial of test strips has been
left open for an extended period
of time.
It is critical to follow the Operating
Guidelines, on the right, to obtain
accurate results while using the
Microdot Xtra Glucose System.
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Operating Guidelines:
Use only Microdot Control Solutions
(High and Low).
Check the expiration date on the
control solution vial. Do not use
if expired or if the discard date
has passed.
Control solution, meter and test
strips should come to room
temperature before testing
(66-77˚F / 20-25˚C).
Use solution for three months
after first opening. Record the
discard date (opening date
plus three months) on the
control solution vial. Discard
after three months.
Close tightly and store the control
solution at temperatures between
50-86˚F (10-30˚C).
Do not refrigerate. Do not freeze.