Test Strips and control tests
When and why is it helpful to test with a control solution?
Performing a control test lets the user know the meter and test strips are working properly. Perform a control test when:
- You open a new test strip box
- You left the test strip container open
- You think the test strips are damaged
- You want to check the meter and test strips
- The test strips were stored in extreme temperatures, humidity, or both
- You dropped the meter
- Your test result does not match how you feel
- You want to check if you are performing the test correctly
Other categories
Check other FAQ categories by clicking on the below category names.
- General questions
- Accuracy
- Meter care and battery
- Special Features
- Testing blood sugar (glucose)
- Diabetes manager
- System-related questions
- Availability
- Data management
- Accu-Chek SmartPredict app
- Data management
- Accu-Chek SmartGuide Sensor
- Accu-Chek SmartGuide app
- Accu-Chek SmartGuide CGM Solution
- mySugr Glucose Insights
- Accu-Chek SmartGuide CGM Solution