WHEN SHOULD YOU RUN A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST?
- Before you first use your new microdot® meter, practice with a control. When you can do three tests in a row correctly, you will be able to use the meter successfully.
- When you begin using a new vial of strips.
- At least once a week.
- When you think that the meter or strips are not working correctly.
- When your test results are not consistent with your symptoms, or when you think your results are not accurate.
- If the meter is dropped.
Test result that is within the expected range shows that the meter and strips are working correctly and that you are testing correctly.
Precautions & Limitations
- microdot® Control Solutions must only be used outside of the body (in vitro diagnostic use)
- microdot® Control Solutions are made only for the microdot® Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Do not use any other brand of control solutions for testing your microdot® system.
- Check the expiry date on the vials. Do not use after the expiration date.
- Shake the vials before use. Discard the first drop of microdot® Control Solution, and wipe off the tip to ensure a good sample and an accurate result.
- Use only for three months after first opening. Record the discard date (date opened plus three months) on the control solution vials.
Storage and Handling
Store the control solution at room temperature between 50 and 86°F (10 and 30°C).Do not refrigerate. Do not freeze. Do not use beyond expiration date or beyond 90 days after opening.
