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Control Tests
Performing a Control Test
You need the meter with pre-inserted activation chip, a test strip, and control solution Level 1, Level 2, or
both. The control level is printed on the bottle label.
1
Check the use by date
Insert the test strip into
on the test strip
the meter in the direction
container. Do not use
of the arrows.
test strips past the
Place the meter on a flat
use by date.
surface.
5
When you see flash,
there is enough control
solution in the test strip.
Touch the drop to the
front edge of the yellow
window of the test strip
until you see flash.
Do not put control
solution on top of the
test strip.
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2
3
or
Select the control
solution to test. You will
enter the level later in
the test.
6
Wipe the tip of the bottle
with a tissue. Cap the
bottle tightly.
4
Remove the cap from the
control solution bottle.
Wipe the tip of the bottle
with a tissue.
Squeeze the bottle until a
tiny drop forms at the tip.
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