{"product_id":"alphatrak-3-control-solution-for-dogs-cats-horses-2-x-4-ml","title":"AlphaTRAK 3 Control Solution for Dogs, Cats \u0026 Horses, 2 x 4 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlphaTRAK AlphaTrak 3 Control Solution is a fixed-glucose liquid for checking the AlphaTrak 3 blood glucose testing system, supplied as two 4 mL bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 4 mL bottles — provides control solution for meter checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use only with the AlphaTrak 3 meter and AlphaTrak 3 test strips — matches the specified testing system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help users practise using the device — supports familiarity before testing a diabetic cat or dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan check that the meter and strips work together — useful when results are uncertain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe control range is not an animal’s blood glucose range — it must not be used to interpret a pet’s blood test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl solution offers a way to check the testing setup without using an animal’s blood glucose result as the reference. It is intended for people using the AlphaTrak 3 system to monitor diabetic cats or dogs, whether they are getting familiar with the meter, checking a new container of strips, or following up on a result that seems uncertain. Perform a control solution test with each new container of test strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the AlphaTrak 3 Control Solution check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides a control test to help confirm that the AlphaTrak 3 meter and test strips are working together properly. The solution contains a fixed amount of glucose, giving the user a control test rather than a measurement of a pet’s blood glucose. Use the control test when practising with the device or when you want to check the testing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it for a control solution test, not as a pet blood sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the control solution range for the control test only; it does not correspond to an animal’s blood glucose level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich meter and test strips work with this solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse AlphaTrak 3 Control Solution only with the AlphaTrak 3 meter and AlphaTrak 3 test strips. The solution is made for checking this specific meter-and-strip combination, rather than other glucose testing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the matching AlphaTrak 3 meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the matching AlphaTrak 3 test strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I handle and store the control solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl solution results are accurate only when the test is conducted between 39–104 °F (4–40 °C). Store the solution between 39–86 °F (4–30 °C). These separate temperature ranges apply to testing and storage, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest within the stated operating temperature range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the bottles within the stated storage temperature range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-bottle pack is suited to people using the AlphaTrak 3 system to check their testing setup for a diabetic cat or dog, practise with the meter, or check strips when opening a new container. It is a control-testing solution, and its range is not a substitute for interpreting an animal’s blood glucose result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Which meter works with AlphaTrak 3 Control Solution?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: AlphaTRAK AlphaTrak 3 Control Solution is for use only with the AlphaTrak 3 meter and AlphaTrak 3 test strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included in the AlphaTrak 3 Control Solution pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: AlphaTRAK AlphaTrak 3 Control Solution includes two bottles, each containing 4 mL of control solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"AlphaTRAK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67868753985927,"sku":"B0BVJK9TSZ","price":51.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/alphatrak3-control-solution-bottle-pack.jpg?v=1793561144","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/alphatrak-3-control-solution-for-dogs-cats-horses-2-x-4-ml","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}