User's Manual

CHAPTER 6. Control Solution Test
1. Control Solution Test
It is important to perform Control Tests with more than one level of Control to assure your
System is working properly and your testing technique is good.
Why you should do a control solution test;
• SD Control Solution is used to check that the analyzer and the test strips are working
together as a system and that you are performing the test correctly.
• It is very important that you do this simple check routinely to make sure you get an
accurate result.
When to use SD control solution
• If you leave the cap off the container of test strips.
• Before using your analyzer for the first time.
• To check the test strips when you open a new strips vial or packaging.
• If you drop the analyzer.
• Whenever your result does not agree with the way you feel.
• If you have repeated a test, and the result is still lower or higher than expected.
• When you want to check the performance of a analyzer and test strip.
Before you begin;
• Use only SD Control Solution.
• Check the expiration date on the control solution container. Record the opening date on
the container label. Do Not use after expiration or discard date (date opened plus three
months), whichever comes first.
• Shake the container, discard the first drop of control solution, and wipe off the tip to
ensure a proper sample and an accurate result.
2. Control Solution Test for HbA1c strip
To ensure that the analyzer is functioning properly, you should regularly use control
solution for a control check. Make a habit of carrying out a control check in the following
situations:
■ When you open a new test strip packaging.
■ After replacing the batteries.
■ After cleaning the analyzer.
■ When you doubt that the measured values are correct.
A control check is performed in the same way as a regular measurement with the
difference that control solutions are used instead of blood.
What you need:
■ Your SD MultiCare™ analyzer
■ Test strips for the desired measurements with the related code strip:
■ Control solutions for the respective test parameter
– SD MultiCare™ HbA1c Control
CAUTION:
• Do not swallow control solution; it is not for human consumption.
• Do not apply control solution to the skin or eyes as it may cause irritation.