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Microdot Control Solution
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Intended Use
Microdot® Control Solutions are for use only with the microdot® Meter and microdot® Test Strips. They allow you to check that the meter and test strips are working correctly and that you are testing correctly. You should do control solution tests routinely to check that you are getting accurate results.
microdot® Control Solutions contain a known amount of glucose. A test with a microdot® Control Solution is like a blood test except that you use a Control Solution instead of blood. The test result using a Control Solution should fall within the range of results printed on your vial of strips.
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Caution
The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is only for control solution. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level. This should be discussed with your doctor
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WHEN SHOULD YOU RUN
A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST?
The microdot meter should be tested using the control solution during the following situations:
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Before you first use your new microdot®
meter, practice with a control. When you
can do three tests in a row correctly, you
will be able to use the meter successfully. |
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When you begin using a new vial of strips. |
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At least
once a week. |
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When
you think that the meter or strips are not
working correctly. |
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When your test results are
not consistent with your symptoms, or when
you think your results are not accurate. |
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If the
meter is dropped. |
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test
result that is within the expected range
shows that the meter and strips are working
correctly and that you are testing correctly. |
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Chemistry
microdot®
Control Solutions are blue aqueous solutions
containing a range of approximately a 0.04 to
0.3% D-glucose for low, normal and high values.
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Precautions &
Limitations
microdot® Control Solutions must only
be used outside of the body (in vitro diagnostic
use).
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microdot®
Control Solutions are made only for the
microdot® Blood Glucose Monitoring
System. Do not use any other brand of
control solutions for testing your microdot®
system.
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Check
the expiry date on the vials. Do not use
after the expiry date. |
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Shake
the vials before use. Discard the first
drop of microdot® Control Solution,
and wipe off the tip to ensure a good
sample and an accurate result.
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Use only
for three months after first opening. Record
the discard date (date opened plus three
months) on the control solution vials. |
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Storage and Handling. Store
the control solution at room temperature between
50 and 86°F (10 and 30°C).Do not refrigerate.
Do not freeze.Do not use beyond expiration
date or beyond 90 days after opening |
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Test Procedure
To perform a test
with microdot® Control Solution, follow
the instructions printed in your microdot®
User Manual that came with the system. In addition,
follow these instructions when you test with
Control Solution:
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Before
using control solutions wash your hands
thoroughly.
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The meter,
Control Solution, and strips must be at
room temperature (66-77°F /20-25°C)
before testing. If they have been stored
outside room temperature, be sure to give
them time to adjust to room temperature
before using. |
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Shake
the Control Solution well before using.
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Discard
the first drop of Control Solution you
squeeze out.
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Apply the drop of Control
Solution to the top edge of the strip. You
may also apply a drop to your finger and test
as if it were a drop of blood (See test strip
instructions.) |
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Unexpected
Results
At room temperature,
the Control Solution results should fall within
the range printed on the test strip vial label.
If test results fall outside the expected range,
repeat the test. Results that fall outside the
expected range may indicate:
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Expired
or contaminated Control Solution. |
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Damaged
or outdated strips.
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A problem
with the meter.
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Control Solution that is too
warm or too cool. |
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Failure to discard the first
drop of Control Solution and to wipe the vial
tip clean. |
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Failure to shake the Control
Solution vial well. |
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Incorrect test strip code number
used. |
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IMPORTANT:
If you continue to get results that fall outside
the expected ranges, call Customer Service.
DO NOT test your blood until you obtain control
results that fall within the expected range.
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Availability:
microdot®
Control Solutions are available from authorized
distributors. See your System User Manual for
the details of your customer service.
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