Lifescan SureStep Blood Glucose Monitor - Manual (Page 25)

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CHECKING
Use OneTouch ® SureStep ® Glucose Control
Solution to check if the meter and test strips
are working together properly. A control
solution test is performed exactly like a
blood test except that control solution is
used as a sample instead of your blood.
This control solution is a liquid with a
known amount of glucose in it. Practice the
test with the control solution before testing
your blood for the first time.
When to do a control solution test.
◆ Before testing your blood for the first
time.
◆ Every time you open a new bottle of test
strips.
◆ If you drop the meter.
◆ To check that the meter and test strips
are working together properly.
◆ If your results do not
reflect how you feel.
◆ After you clean the meter.
WA R N I N G :
◆ Do not use the control
solution to clean the meter.
◆ Do not swallow or inject the control
solution or put it in your eyes.
◆ The control solution is for use outside
the body (in vitro use).
◆ The control solution contains a dye
that stains clothing.
Checking the System
OneTouch ®
SureStep ® Glucose
Control Solution
Glucos
Shake befor
Not Intende
Discard 3 m
Discard date
Lot No.
Exp. Date
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