Акку-Чек Перформа Нано: Chapter 4: Control Testing

Chapter 4: Control Testing

Why Perform Control Tests

Performing a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working

properly to give reliable results. You should perform a control test when:

You open a new box of test strips•

You left the test strip container open•

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You want to check the meter and test strips•

Your test strips were stored in extreme temperature and/or humidity•

You dropped the meter•

Your test result does not agree with how you feel•

You want to check if you are testing correctly•

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About the Control Solutions

Only use Accu-Chek Performa Control Solutions.•

The meter automatically recognizes the Accu-Chek Performa Control Solution.•

The control results are not displayed in memory.•

Write the date you opened the control solution bottle on the bottle label. The •

solution is good for three months from that date or until the expiry date on the

bottle label, whichever comes first.

Do not use control solution that is past the expiry date.•

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The solution can stain clothing. If you spill it, wash your clothes with soap and •

water.

Close the bottle tightly after use.•

Store the bottle at 2 °C to 32 °C. Do not freeze.•

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Performing a Control Test

You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 and/or Level 2.

The control level is printed on the bottle label.

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1. Insert the test strip into the meter in

2. Make sure the code number on the

the direction of the arrows. The meter

display matches the code number on

turns on.

the test strip container. If you miss

seeing the code number, remove the

test strip and reinsert it into the meter.

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OR

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3. Select the control

4. Put the meter on a flat

5. Remove the control

solution you want to

surface, like a table.

bottle cap. Wipe the tip

test. You will enter the

of the bottle with a

level later in the test.

tissue.

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OR

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6. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop

7. The result appears on the display, along

forms at the tip. Touch the drop to the

with the control bottle symbol and

front edge of the yellow window of the

flashing “L.” Do not remove the test

test strip. When you see

flash, you

strip yet. Press

once to mark the

have enough control solution in the test

result as a Level 1. If you tested the

strip. Wipe the tip of the bottle with a

Level 2 control, press

a second

tissue then cap the bottle tightly.

time.

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