User manual
PERFORMING AN
INTERNAL QUALITY
CONTROL TEST
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What are Internal Quality Control Tests?
They ensure that your system is working properly, that you are doing a
test correctly, and the meter is providing accurate and reliable results.
When should I check my meter?
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Before using your meter for the first time
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When you open a new vial of test strips
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If you leave the cap off the vial of test strips
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If you drop the meter
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If the result does not agree with the clinical picture
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If you have repeated a test and the blood glucose result is still lower
or higher than expected
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When you want to check the performance of the meter and test strip
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In line with the quality control policy in your organisation
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After changing the battery
What do I need?
The Accu-Chek Performa automatically detects when you perform an
internal quality control test. To perform a QC test, you need:
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Accu-Chek
®
Performa Meter
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Accu-Chek
®
Performa Test strips
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Accu-Chek
®
Performa Glucose Control Solutions
(Control 1 and Control 2)
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Log book
NOTE: When you open a new bottle of glucose
control solution, write the expiry date on the label.
Opened QC bottles are only good for three months.