Users Manual

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Testing with Control Solution
Why Perform Control Tests
Performing a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working
properly to give reliable test results. You should perform a control test when:
• At least once a week
• You open a new box of test strip
• You want to check the meter and test strips
• Your test strips were stored in extreme temperature or humidity
• After cleaning your meter
• You dropped the meter
• Your test result does not match with how you feel
About the Control Solutions
• Only use VivaChek™ Eco Control Solutions (Low, Normal or High) to
practice on the system.
• Your meter automatically recognizes the control solution.
• The control solution results are not included in the average value
calculation.
• All expiration dates are printed in Year-Month format. 2017-01 indicates
January, 2017.
• Do not use control solution that is past the expiry date or discard date (the
control solution will expire 6 months after the bottle is opened for the first
time).
• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Close the bottle tightly after use.
Performing a Control Test
1. Remove a test strip from the test strip vial or foil pouch. Tightly close the vial
cap immediately after you have removed the test strip.
Note: Check the expiration and discard dates of the test strips. Do not use the
expiredtest strip.
2. Insert a test strip into the meter in the
direction of the arrows.