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Control Tests
Performing a Control Test
You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 or Level 2.
1
Check the use by date on
the test strip container.
Do not use test strips
past the use by date.
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
Insert the test strip into
the meter in the direction
of the arrows.
Place the meter on a flat
surface.
5
When you see flash,
there is enough control
solution in the test strip.
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.