Do a control solution test, Profile, Meter for the first time – Lifescan Pocket Scan Blood Glucose Monitor System User Manual
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Do a control solution test:
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For practice, before testing your
blood with the OneTouch
®
Profile
®
Meter for the first time
■
When you begin using a new vial
of test strips
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At least once a week
■
Whenever you suspect that the
meter or test strips are not working
properly
■
When your blood glucose test
results are not consistent with how
you feel, or when you think your
results are not accurate
■
If you drop the meter
■
If you get the meter wet
The control solution test procedure is
just like blood glucose testing, except
that you use OneTouch
®
Normal
Control Solution instead of blood.
Control solution test tips
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Shake the control solution vial thor-
oughly before using.
■
If there are any bubbles on the top
of the vial, wipe them off with a
clean tissue.
■
Apply a full drop of control solu-
tion to the center of the test spot
and cover it completely. Do not dab,
wipe, or smear control solution on
the test spot.
■
Avoid contaminating the control
solution. Do not touch the test
spot with the tip of the vial.
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BEFORE TESTING