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7. Slide forward the strip ejector to discard the used test strip.
The display should also show a pound sign (#) indicating the test is a control
solution test. This shows that the number will not be counted in the 7, 14, 30,
60 and 90-day averages. The pound sign (#) will also be displayed when
reviewing the results stored in memory.
If the result falls outside the indicated control range:
• Confirm you are matching the correct range. Control Solution 1 results
should be matched to the CTRL 1 range printed on the test strip vial (or on
the foil pouch).
• Check the expiration date of the test strip and control solution. Make sure
that the test strip vial has not been opened for more than 6 months and the
control solution bottle has not been opened for more than 6 months.
Discard any test strips or control solution that has expired.
• Confirm the temperature in which you are testing is between 50 and 104 °F
(10-40 °C).
• Make sure that the test strip vial and control solution bottle have been
tightly capped.
• Confirm that you are using the same brand of control solution that was
provided with your kit.
• Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.
After checking all of the conditions listed above, repeat the quality control test with
a new test strip. If your results still fall outside of the control range shown on the
test strip vial (or on the foil pouch), your meter may be defective. Please contact
Customer Support at 1-800-838-9502.
Three levels of control solution are available labeled Control Solution 0, Control
Solution 1 and Control Solution 2. Control Solution 1 is sufficient for most all
self-testing needs. If you think your meter or strips may not be working correctly,
you may also want to do a level 0 or level 2 test. The ranges for CTRL 0, CTRL 1
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