OneTouch^® UltraMini^® - Control Solution Testing: When To Test

Control Solution Testing: When To Test:

Control Solution Testing:

• OneTouch^® Ultra^® Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose and is used to check that the meter and the test strips are working properly.

When To Test With Control Solution:

• Do a control solution test:
  • To practice the test process instead of using blood
  • Once a week
  • Whenever you open a new vial of test strips
  • If you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly
  • If you have had repeated unexpected blood glucose results as described in the following article:
    • OneTouch® UltraMini® - Applying Blood And Reading Results
  • If you drop or damage the meter
• Note:
  • Use only OneTouch^® Ultra^® Control Solution with your OneTouch^® UltraMini^® Meter.
  • Control solution tests must be done at room temperature (68–77°F). Make sure your meter, test strips, and control solution are at room temperature before testing.
• Caution: 
  • Do Not swallow control solution; it is not for human consumption. Do Not apply control solution to the skin or eyes as it may cause irritation.