Performing a Glucose Control Solution Test
•Results that fall outside the expected range may indicate:
•Test not performed at room temperature.
•An error in the way you are doing the test.
•Expired or contaminated glucose control solution.
•A problem with the blood glucose test meter.
•Glucose control solution that is too warm or cold.
•Failure to discard the first drop of glucose control solution and to wipe the bottle
tip clean.
•Failure to shake the glucose control solution adequately.
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Performing a Glucose Control SolutionTest
1.Shaketheglucose controlsolution before use.
2.Discard the 1st drop of glucose control solution, this will eliminate any residue.
3.Place a drop of glucose control solution on a clean dry surface (ex. The lid of the blood
glucose test strip vial).
4.Insert a blood glucose test strip
into the port and press the up
arrow. A glucose control solution
vial will appear on the bottom left
hand side of the screen, above
the date and time. This will allow
you to differentiate between a glu-
cosecontrolsolutiontestand an actualbloodtest forfuturereference.
5.Dipthebloodglucose test strip intotheglucosecontrolsolution.
6.Resultsappearin5 seconds.
7.Compare the result to the range printed on the blood glucose test strip vial, the results
should fall within that range.
8.If your glucose control solution falls out of range, do not perform a glucose test, please
contact your local representative.
The glucose control solution should be used when there is suspicion that the blood glu-
cose test meter or the blood glucose test strips are not working properly. For example: if
strips have been exposed to extreme conditions or if you drop the blood glucose test
meter.
Check the expiration date before performing a glucose control solution test.
Do not used if expired. Once opened, solution expires after 3 months.
The Glucose control solution should be used
•Whenever you suspect the blood glucose test meter or blood glucose
test strip is not functioning properly.
•If your blood 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.
Note: - GLUCOLABTM Auto-coding glucose control solution is sold separately.
- It is recommended that glucose control solution is stored at room temper-
ature 20~25℃(68～77℉) before testing.
