AlphaTRAK 3 Control Solution for AlphaTrak 3 Blood Glucose Meter, 4-mL bottle, 2 count

Q: When should I do a control solution test? A: A control solution test should be performed with every new pack of strips. It allows you to practice testing without using animal blood, confirm that the meter and test strips are working properly, or to verify spurious blood glucose test results. It may be advisable to perform a control solution test before a ‘blood glucose curve’.

Q: How do I perform a control solution test? A: To perform a control solution test: 1. Check the expiration date of control solution and test strip. 2. Insert test strip into meter to turn it on. 3. Set the correct species code by pressing and holding “c”, and then at the same time press “m”. 4. Select the control test setting by pressing “c” to for 3 seconds until you see the control solution bottle icon on the display. Failure to select the correct setting will product inaccurate results. 5. Apply control solution to the front edge of the test strip. 6. Compare the control solution result to the test range printed on the test strip vial.