Test strip ??

Lisa and little

Lisa and little

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So I opened a new vial of InsulinX strips and performed my control which came up higher than usual at 172. I did another control using AT2 strip at 168. All my other control tests since I started this process came up in the 140s. Anything I should be concerned with? Meter reading funky? Bad control solution? It’s the same bottle of solution since I started this so 4 months old. Thoughts appreciated. Happy Friday!!
 
I find code 38 is accurate for insulinx strips. Can't help you with the control question. I think I used control once about 2 1/2 years ago. Lol
 
Are the numbers still within the acceptable range listed for control solution on the vial of strips? I think control solution is only supposed to be good for maybe 3 months after you open it.


UPDATE: I confirmed. It is 90 days after opening. I once tried to use some that was older, and it did not work correctly. I tried with a new bottle and the results were different/better.
 
FurBabiesMama said:
Are the numbers still within the acceptable range listed for control solution on the vial of strips? I think control solution is only supposed to be good for maybe 3 months after you open it.


UPDATE: I confirmed. It is 90 days after opening. I once tried to use some that was older, and it did not work correctly. I tried with a new bottle and the results were different/better.
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Yes. 185 is the limit
 
Lisa and little said:
Yes but wondering if the control reads high does the actual blood test?
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No real connection. The purpose of the control solution is to see that the strip-meter combination is giving a proper reading. If a test on a drop of control solution gives a reading within the range specified on the strip vial's label then you know everything is working properly.
 
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