Out-Of-Range Control Solution Results; Performing A Control Solution Test - Insulet OmniPod User Manual

• The control solution test results should fall within the range
printed on the test strip vial label.
The control solution range is a target range for control
solution only. It is not a target range for your blood
glucose.
If control solution results are out of this range, REPEAT THE
TEST.

Out-of-range control solution results

Out-of-range test results may be caused by:
• Expired or bad control solution
• Expired or bad test strip
• Error in performing test
• Watered-down control solution
• Code on test strip vial does not match code set in the PDM
• Malfunction of the OmniPod System
• Control solution test done outside 59º to 104ºF (15º to 40ºC)
Up/Down Controller
Checking Your Blood Glucose
If your control solution test results continue to fall outside the
range printed on the test strip vial:
1. The OmniPod System may not be working properly.
2. Do not use the System to test your blood glucose.
3. Call Customer Support, 800-591-3455, 24 hours/7 days
(from outside the United States, 781-457-5098).
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Performing a Control Solution Test

1. Grasp the bottom of the test strip with the name "FreeStyle®"
facing up (Figure 7-3).
Figure 7-3
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Top, to insert into meter
FreeStyle® test strip
Bottom, for blood sample
Edges of test strip
Blood Glucose Records
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