Gout Pal Interactive

Hi,

Just wonder if anyone has done any control solution  tests with the UASure meter and strips?   It is supposed to verify that the test strips (and presumably the meter) are working properly.   Each test strip pack has a control range printed on it, and the meter should give a reading between these two values when the control solution is used on the strip in place of a blood sample.

The first batch of test strips which I received were virtually all above the high limit marked on the pack and when the remainder of the pack were returned to the manufacturer, Apex Biotechnology, they were pronounced “out of range” and duly replaced.

The next batch which I have received  is better, but still produces many control test results which are out of range (these are always high). 

The handbook suggests that if the readings fall out of range, keep repeating the tests  until a reading falls within range.  I must be missing something here - does the meter learn something as it keeps doing control tests until one falls within expected range?   Unfortunately there is no further explanation given in the handbook.

Can anyone explain please?