Ultra Control Solution
Control solution testing
When to test with control solution
OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose and is used to check that the meter and the test strips are working properly.
· Do a control solution test: whenever you open a new vial of test strips.
NOTE: · Use only OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution with your
if you suspect the meter and test strips are not working properly.
if you have had repeated unexpected blood glucose
OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter.
· Control solution tests must be done at room temperature (6877°F). Make sure your meter, test strips, and control
results. if you drop or damage the meter.
solution are at room temperature before testing. · Write the discard date (3 months after first opening the
vial) on the vial label when you first open it.
CAUTION: Do Not swallow control solution; it is not for human consumption. Do Not apply control solution to the skin or eyes as it may cause irritation.
How to test with control solution
Start with the meter off. If you have turned the meter on to change settings or review past results, turn it off. Check the code on the test strip vial before inserting the test strip
Insert a test strip to turn on the meter Make sure the three contact bars are facing you. Push the test strip in as far as it will go. Do Not bend the test strip.
Match the code on the meter with the code on the test strip vial If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip vial, press or to match the code number on the test strip vial. The new code number will flash on the display for three seconds, then briefly stop flashing, after which the display will advance to the APPLY BLOOD screen.
If the codes already match, press to go to the APPLY BLOOD screen. When you do not make a change after five seconds, the display will advance to the APPLY BLOOD screen.
Mark the test as a control solution test Press to change APPLY BLOOD to APPLY CONTROL. You must mark the test before you apply control solution. Once you have completed the test, you cannot change the marking.
The meter is now ready to perform a control solution test.
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Prepare and apply control solution Shake the control solution vial before each test. Remove the cap and squeeze the vial to discard the first drop. Then wipe the tip with a clean tissue or cloth. Hold the vial upside down and gently squeeze a hanging drop.
Touch and hold the hanging drop of control solution where the narrow channel
meets the TOP EDGE of the test strip. Make sure the confirmation window fills
completely. Control solution should not be applied to the flat face of the test TOP
strip.
EDGE
NARROW CHANNEL
Apply Drop Here
CONFIRMATION WINDOW
Read your result When the confirmation window is full, the meter will count down from 5 to 1.
Your control solution result will then appear on the display, along with the date, time, unit of measure, and the words CONTROL SOLUTION. The control solution results can be viewed in the list of past results, but are not counted in your result averages.
Check if the result is in range Compare the result displayed on the meter to the control solution range printed on the test strip vial. Each vial of test strips may have a different control solution range. If the results you get are not within this range, the meter and test strips may not be working properly. Repeat the control solution test.
Out-of-range results may be due to:
· not following the instructions detailed in steps 17, · expired or contaminated control solution, · expired or damaged test strip, · use of a test strip or control solution past its discard date, or · a problem with the meter.
100135 mg/dL (Example)
CAUTION: The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution only. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level.
CAUTION: If you continue to get control solution test results that fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial, Do Not use the meter, the test strips, or the control solution. Contact LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 (7 days a week, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Eastern Time).
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Documents / Resources
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OneTouch Ultra Control Solution [pdf] Instruction Manual Ultra Control Solution, Control Solution, Solution |
