RUNNING A CONTROL TEST:

There are times when you will want to do a quality control test so you know that your system is working properly. You may also want to do a control test to check the way you do your test. Simply follow these steps:

Note: Look on the bottom flap of the box of test strips to find the control range.

Push out Test Strip

1.Hold the meter comfortably in one hand. Firmly grasp the Meter Handle with the

other hand (shown

here). Now, just “Pull and Push”—“Pull” the handle out until it stops and “Push” it back in until it stops again.

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