Keto Mojo: Calibration Before Every Use?

Keto-Mojo meters are calibrated for control before they leave the factory, so you don't need to worry about calibrating your meter when first testing. However, it is recommended to check your meter yearly to ensure continued accuracy. The code key in each vial of new ketone strips calibrates each new batch of strips with the meter to ensure accurate readings. This is done by inserting the code key into the meter strip port, after which the meter will display a 3-digit code number that corresponds to the number on the vial of ketone strips and the number printed on the strip box. You only need to code your meter with new strips once, before using any new ketone strips.

Keto-Mojo meters rarely fall out of calibration

Calibration is a way to test your meter so you know it is giving you accurate results. Although Keto-Mojo provides control solutions in your meter kit, their meters rarely fall out of calibration. Therefore, you don't need to test them every week, contrary to what the manual says.

Keto-Mojo meters are calibrated at the factory before being shipped. The code key in each vial of new ketone strips calibrates each new batch of ketone strips with the meter to ensure accurate readings. You only need to code your meter with new strips once, before using any new ketone strips.

However, it is a good idea to check your meter yearly to ensure continued accuracy. If you suspect your meter is giving you inaccurate readings outside the accepted variance, you can perform a control test. If your test results are not within the control range, you can contact customer support to determine if you are eligible for a replacement.

Control solutions are included in the kit to test the meter's accuracy

Control solutions are included in the Keto-Mojo kit to test the meter's accuracy. They are a way to ensure that the meter is giving you accurate results. Although it is rare for a Keto-Mojo meter to fall out of calibration, control solutions are included in the kit to provide a way to benchmark in case you feel your meter is not working properly.

The control solutions contain a known amount of β-Ketone or Glucose that can react with Keto-Mojo test strips. The Keto-Mojo manual suggests testing with control solutions, but this is not necessary as all Keto-Mojo meters are calibrated for control before they leave the factory.

The control solution test should be performed if you suspect your meter has been damaged, or if you believe your meter or strips are not giving you accurate readings. Before performing the test, you should double-check the expiration date of the control solution, as they have a shelf life of 12-18 months unopened and must be used within 6 months after opening. It is also important to only use test strips that have been properly stored and are not expired, and to ensure that you are using the correct brand of control solution for your meter.

To perform the control solution test, first remove a test strip from its foil pouch and insert it into the meter. Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly and squeeze out a drop onto a clean, non-absorbent surface. Touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution and hold it there until the strip fills completely and the meter begins to count down. Once the meter displays the test result, compare this result with the range printed on the side of your strip box. If the result falls within the range, your meter is working properly. If not, you may need to repeat the test or contact customer support for further assistance.

The control solution test should be performed if the meter has been damaged or dropped

It is rare to need a control solution for a Keto-Mojo meter, as these meters seldom fall out of calibration. However, if your meter has been dropped or damaged, you may need to perform a control test.

A control solution is a way to test your meter to ensure it is giving you accurate results. Although control solutions are included in the Keto-Mojo meter kit, they rarely need to be used.

If you suspect your meter has been damaged or dropped, or you are concerned about the accuracy of your readings, you can purchase a control solution from the Keto-Mojo website and perform a test.

• Remove a test strip from its foil pouch, checking the expiration date on the back. Do not use expired test strips.
• Insert the test strip into the meter.
• The meter will turn on with a beep, and an image of a flashing blood droplet will appear, indicating it is ready for testing.
• Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly.
• Squeeze the bottle gently and discard the first drop.
• Squeeze out a second small drop onto a clean, non-absorbent surface.
• Do not apply the control solution directly from the bottle to the test strip.
• Touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution. The solution will be drawn into the test strip.
• Hold the test strip in the drop until the meter beeps and begins to count down on the screen.
• The control test result will then be displayed.
• Compare the result with the range printed on the test strip box or label.

If your control test result is out of range, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue. First, check the expiration dates and discard dates of the test strip and control solution. Ensure the control solution bottle has not been opened for more than six months and discard any expired items.

Next, confirm the temperature conditions for testing. For glucose control, the temperature should be between 10 and 40°C, and for ketone control, it should be between 15 and 40°C. Also, make sure the control solution bottle is tightly capped.

If your results are still out of range after checking these conditions, repeat the control solution test with a new test strip. If the issue persists, your meter or test strips may not be functioning properly. Do not use the system to test blood. Contact Keto-Mojo customer support for assistance, and you may be eligible for a replacement.

The test can also be performed if you suspect the meter or strips are not giving accurate readings

If you suspect that your Keto-Mojo meter or strips are not giving accurate readings, you may want to perform a control test. This is because control solutions are a way to test your meter so you know that it is giving you accurate results.

To perform a control test, you will need your meter, an unused test strip, and the control solution. Insert a glucose or ketone test strip to turn on your meter. Wait for the meter to display the flashing blood droplet. Then, shake the control solution vial thoroughly. Squeeze out a drop of solution onto the tip of the vial cap and wipe it off. Next, squeeze out another drop onto the tip of the vial cap. With the strip in the meter, gently move the tip of the test strip to the control solution droplet and hold it there until the strip fills completely and the meter begins to count down.

To avoid contaminating the control solution, do not apply the control solution directly from the bottle onto a strip. After counting down, the meter will display the test result. Compare this result with the range printed on the side of your strip box. If the results fall within the range, your meter is working properly. If the results do not fall within the range, read the instructions again and repeat the control solution test. If the results are still outside of the range, contact customer support.

Note that each bottle of control solution has a code written on the bottle, which corresponds to the range on your strips under the control solution range. Control solutions also have a shelf life of 12-18 months (this expiration is printed on the bottle) or 90 days from when it was first opened, whichever is sooner.

The control solution has an expiration date and must be used within 6 months of opening

Calibration is an important step in ensuring that your Keto-Mojo meter is providing accurate results. While it is not necessary to calibrate the device before every use, it is recommended to perform a control solution test in certain situations to verify its accuracy.

The control solution is a crucial component of the calibration process for your Keto-Mojo meter. This solution contains a known amount of β-Ketone or Glucose that interacts with the Keto-Mojo test strips, allowing you to determine if your meter is functioning correctly.

It is important to note that the control solution has an expiration date and should be used within a specific timeframe for accurate results. According to Keto-Mojo, the control solution will expire 6 months after the bottle is first opened. This expiration date is separate from the shelf life of the unopened bottle, which is typically 12-18 months from the date of manufacture.

Therefore, it is essential to check the expiration date on the bottle before performing a control solution test. If the solution has expired or is no longer within the 6-month window after opening, you should not use it. Instead, purchase a new control solution to ensure accurate calibration of your Keto-Mojo meter.

By following these guidelines and staying mindful of the expiration date, you can maintain the accuracy and reliability of your Keto-Mojo meter over time.

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