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CHECKING
◆
you are not following all test steps or
performing them incorrectly.
◆
the code number on the meter does not
match the code number on the test
strip vial.
◆
the meter or test strip holder is dirty.
◆
the control solution is expired, or beyond
its discard date, contaminated, or not
well mixed.
◆
there is a problem with the test strip
(expired, damaged, etc.).
◆
the meter has malfunctioned.
◆
the control solution test is performed
outside of the temperature range
15–35°C (59–95°F).
◆
you have applied too much control
solution.
If your control solution result falls outside
the printed range, repeat the control solu-
tion test with a new test strip. If your second
control solution result is also outside the
printed range, call the OneTouch
®
Customer
Care Line at 1 800 663-5521.
WARNING: Do NOT use your system to test
your blood when your control solution
results fall outside the printed range. You
may get inaccurate blood glucose results.
Call the OneTouch
®
Customer Care Line
at 1 800 663–5521 if this occurs.
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