User manual

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What if the result is not within
the acceptable range?
If the result is not within the acceptable range.
Check the following:
•
Did you use control solutions or test strips that
were past their expiration date?
•
Did you leave the cap off the vial of test strips
or glucose control solutions?
•
Did the code in the meter match the code on the test strip vial
label?
•
Did you follow the testing steps exactly?
•
Did you use the correct QC solution (L1 with Control 1 or
L2 with Control 2)?
•
Did you select the appropriate control result level (L1 or L2)?
•
Did you wipe the tip of the QC solution bottle before use?
If your QC fails, first repeat the test. If the result is still not acceptable ,
do not use meter and contact your biochemist or DSN
PERFORMING AN
INTERNAL QUALITY
CONTROL TEST