Control solution is used to perform a control test on your blood glucose meter.
A Control Solution Test is a formula with a specified concentration of glucose which serves to check your meter is working correctly with your test strips.
Why do I need to do a Control Solution Test?
If you are getting unexpected results or if you believe that your meter is damaged, you can perform a Control Solution Test to check the functionality of your device.
It is advised to do a control solution test every time a new box of test strips is opened.