- Control tests should be performed:
- Monthly - With each new vial of test strips - When you change your batteries - If you suspect the meter is malfunctioning
- To perform a control test:
- Apply a drop of control solution to the test strip instead of a drop of blood - Compare the results to the control range (you can find the range on the side of the vial of test strips) - If the results are inside the range printed on the vial, your meter is functioning correctly - If the results are outside the range, you should call the manufacturer of your meter immediately
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