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About Quality Control Testing
When should a Quality Control Test Be Performed ?
- To ensure that your GE200 Blood Glucose Meter and GE200 Blood Glucose Test Strip are working properly.
- To confirm that you are following the correct testing procedures.
- To prepare for your initial blood glucose test.
- To check the GE200 Blood Glucose Test Strip when you open a new vial of strips.
- To check your GE200 Blood Glucose Meter after it has been dropped, damaged or exposed to liquids.
- If you suspect that your test results are inaccurate, or if your test results are not consistent with the way you feel.
- To practice testing.
Required Items for Quality Control Tests
To perform a quality control test, prepare the items below :
- GE200 Blood Glucose Meter
- GE200 Blood Glucose Test Strips
- GE200 Control Solution
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CAUTION
- Each time you open a new bottle of control solution, write the expiration date on the label. The GE200
Control Solution is good for 3 months after opening the bottle, or until the expiration date printed on the
label, whichever comes first.
Example
Exp. Date 2013-06
- Wipe the bottle cap with a clean tissue before tightly closing the bottle of control solution.
- Close the bottle of control solution tightly immediately after using.
- Check the expiration date before use. (Refer to the GE200 Control Solution Package Insert).
- Keep control solution bottles out of reach of children.
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