- Mid | 1 Bottle (3 mL) - $6.76
- High and Low | 2 Vials (4 mL each) - $11.80
Abbott Diabetes Care MediSense Glucose & Ketone Control Solution
PRODUCT DETAILS
The Abbott Diabetes Care MediSense Glucose & Ketone Control Solution is the quality-control solution for FreeStyle Precision Neo and Precision Xtra meters. Applied to a test strip in place of a blood sample, it gives a known result that tells you your meter and test strips are working correctly. For FreeStyle Freedom, Freedom Lite, Lite, and Insulinx meters, the FreeStyle control solution is the right one, not this one.
Key Features and Benefits
- One solution checks both glucose and ketone, for glucose or ketone control testing
- A known result to compare against the expected range printed in the test strip's instructions for use
- A ketone control test needs a ketone test strip, with its expected range printed in that strip's instructions for use
- Recommended when you question a result, or to make sure your meter and test strips are working properly
Abbott Diabetes Care MediSense Glucose & Ketone Control Solution Chart
| MPN | Level | Sold Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 80312 | Mid | Box of 1 bottle (3 mL) |
| 8013901 | High and Low | Box of 2 vials (4 mL each) |
How to Use the Control Solution
Turn the bottle upside down three or four times to mix the solution. Remove the cap and apply a drop of control solution to a test strip, then mark the test as a control test so it is not saved as a personal blood glucose result. If the result is outside the expected range, repeat the test with a new test strip and make sure the control testing instructions are followed completely; if it is still outside the range, contact Customer Care.
Safety
- Do not swallow the control solution.
- Do not inject the control solution, and do not use it as eye drops.
- Do not use the control solution if the expiration date has passed; check the expiration date printed on the bottle.
- When you open the bottle for the first time, count forward 90 days and write that date on the bottle. Throw away any remaining solution after that date.
- The results obtained from control testing do not reflect your personal blood glucose or blood ketone levels in any way.
- It can irritate the skin and cause serious eye irritation.
- If it gets into your eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, and continue rinsing.
- Wash your face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is blood glucose control solution?
It is a liquid with a fixed glucose concentration used to verify the accuracy of glucose meters and test strips.
How often should blood glucose be checked?
Blood glucose should be checked as recommended by your healthcare provider, typically multiple times a day for individuals managing diabetes.
How to use glucose control solution?
Apply a drop of control solution to a test strip, insert it into the meter, and compare the reading with the acceptable range listed on the test strip vial.
How long are glucose control solutions good for?
Most glucose control solutions expire three months after opening. Always check the expiration date before use.
Do you need control solution for glucose meter?
Yes, control solutions are essential for verifying the accuracy of your glucose meter and test strips, especially when opening a new test strip vial.
