Performing An Alphatrak Control Solution Test - Abbott AlphaTRAK Guide D'utilisation

Performing an AlphaTRAK Control Solution Test

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Sample area of
16 test strip
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To avoid contaminating the test strip,
ensure that hands are clean and dry .
Insert the top of the test strip into
the meter until it stops . Press the "m"
button to power on the meter .
The code number on the display must
match the code number on the side of
the test strip vial .
Note: Be ready to adjust the code on
the meter to match the CODE DOG
or CODE CAT number on the test
strip vial .
Wait for the meter to display the
Blood Drop and Test Strip symbols .
Gently touch the edge of one test strip
sample area to the control solution .
The test strip acts like a sponge and
pulls the control solution into the
strip through the sample area . If the
sound prompt is on, the meter will
beep when the test strip is full . A short
line then moves clockwise around
the display screen while the sample is
processing .
Important: Do not apply control
solution to both sample areas.
The result will appear on the display screen, and if the sound
is on, the meter will beep twice . To mark the result as a control
solution result, press and hold the "c" button for two seconds until
the control solution symbol (
screen .
If a blood glucose test is marked as a control solution test by
mistake, unmark it by pressing and holding the "c" button again
for two seconds .
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Compare the control solution test
result to the appropriate range printed
on the side of the test strip vial . The
control solution result should fall
within the appropriate range .
Out of range test results may be caused by:
− Expired or contaminated control solution .
− Expired or contaminated test strip .
− An error in performing the test .
− Concentrated or diluted control solution .
− Code on test strip vial does not match code set in meter .
− Meter malfunction .
− Control solution test performed outside 59° – 104°F (15° –
40°C) .
See page 31 for troubleshooting .
To power off the meter, press and hold the "m" button .
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