Performing A Quality Control Test - GE GE200 User Manual

Performing a Quality Control Test

1. Take one GE200 Blood Glucose Test Strip from the vial and close the vial cap immediately.
2. Insert the GE200 Blood Glucose Test Strip horizontally (not vertically) with the colored view
window facing up into the test strip port.
3. While the blood drop icon is flashing on the display window, press and hold the Main
button for at least 3 seconds until the " " and "L2" symbol appears.
4. Keep pressing the main button for another 3 seconds to select the "
Level 2-Normal, Level 4-High. Ensure that the control solution level on the control solution
bottle matches the level you are testing.
5. You will see the blinking " " icon and " " icon on the screen, prompting you to apply
the corresponding level of GE200 Control Solution.
6. Shake the bottle of GE200 Control Solution well before opening the cap. Place the cap on a
flat surface.
7. Place a drop of control solution onto the top of the cap.
8. Gently touch the sample port of the strip with the control solution from the top of the cap.
9. The screen will display the count time starting from 5 (you will hear a beep if the volume is
turned on).
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10. Tightly replace the cap on the GE200 Control Solution bottle.
11. The control solution result will appear. Compare your Quality Control Test result to the Control
Solution Range printed on the GE200 Blood Glucose Test Strip vial label.
CAUTION
- Your Control Solution Test results will not be included in the average calculations, however, they can still can be
recalled and viewed. The Control Solution Test result will be shown with the "
- The Control Solution Test should be conducted between 43-111°F (6-44°C).
- Before " " and " " appear, do not touch the control solution to the sample port on the strip. The GE200 Blood
Glucose Meter is performing an internal check. Touching the control solution to the sample port before prompted
will result in an error message: " " and " " and be accompanied by beeps (if volume is turned on).
- Do not drip the control solution on to the sample port of the test strip directly. The reagent on the strip might leak
into the bottle of control solution and may cause the degeneration of the control solution.
This could contaminate the meter via the test strip port.
- Keep the test strip port clean and dry. Clean immediately if the test strip port is stained or is overly
exposed to moisture.
- Do not touch the tip of the control solution bottle. If the tip is touched, clean with water.
Performing a Quality Control Test
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