Lifescan SureStep Blood Glucose Monitor - Manual (Page 31)

21
CHECKING
◆ you are not following all test steps or
performing them incorrectly.
◆ the code number on the meter does not
match the code number on the test strip
bottle.
◆ the meter or test strip holder is dirty.
◆ the control solution is expired, or beyond
its discard date, contaminated, or not
well mixed.
◆ there is a problem with the test strip
(expired, damaged, etc.).
◆ the meter has malfunctioned.
◆ the control solution test is performed
outside of the temperature range
59–95°F (15–35°C).
◆ you have applied too much control
solution.
If your control solution result falls outside
the printed range, repeat the control solu-
tion test with a new test strip. If your second
control solution result is also outside the
printed range, call LifeScan Customer
Services (1 800 227– 8862).
WARNING: Do NOT use your system to test
your blood when your control solution
results fall outside the printed range. You
may get inaccurate blood glucose results.
Call LifeScan Customer Services
(1 800 227–8862) if this occurs.
DCO_05074503A_OT_SS_OB_US 6/19/03 11:59 AM Page 21