User's Manual

ETF-RD-BKQ-02. Instructions for Use (Rev.0)
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3. Control Solution Testing
The purpose of the control solution testing is to validate that the Medisign KT26 BT blood β-ketone meter is
working properly with the test strips. The control solution may NOT be included in the kit. Please contact your
pharmacist or healthcare professional or Customer Service to purchase the Medisign KT26 Ketone Control
Solution.
You should perform a control solution test when:
• Using the meter for the first time.
• You open a new packing box of test strips.
• You want to check the meter and test strips.
• At least once per week to verify that the meter and test strips are working properly together.
• Your test strips were stored in extreme temperature or humidity where is out of the specified storage
conditions.
• The test strip vial is left open.
• The meter was dropped or damaged or gotten wet.
• You suspect the meter and test strips are NOT working properly together.
• Your test results do NOT agree with how you feel.
• You want to practice your test technique.
• Your test results appear to be abnormally high or low.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
The control solution contains agents that may be harmful if swallowed or applied to the skin or eyes. Do NOT
drink the control solution, as it is meant to be used on the test strips only.
• Use only the Medisign KT26 Ketone Control Solution. Other brands of control solutions will produce
inaccurate results.
• Always check the expiration date of the control solution. Do NOT use expired control solution.
• The control solution is good three (3) months after first opening date or until the expiration date, whichever
comes first.
• Record the discard date on the control solution vial and discard remained control solution after that date.
• The control solution should be stored at indoor area between 4 ~ 30℃. Do NOT freeze.
• The control solution may be stored in a refrigerator between 4 ~ 8℃. But it must be brought to room
temperature before using.
• Do NOT add or apply a second drop of control solution. This may cause a false result.
• Make sure the control solution vial is closed when NOT in use.
• If the control test result falls outside of the range provided, it indicates that the system may NOT be
functioning properly. Do NOT use the meter and please contact Customer Service.
• The control solution test is recommended to be done at room temperature (20 ~ 25℃).