Comparing Meter And Laboratory Results - GlucoRx Nexus Voice TD-4280 Owner's Manual

Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results

The meter provides you with plasma equivalent results. The result
you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your labora-
tory result due to normal variation. Meter results may be affected
by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the
same way. To make an accurate comparison between meter and
laboratory results, follow the guidelines below.
Before going to the lab:
Perform a control solution test to make sure that the meter is work-
ing properly.
Fast for at least eight hours before doing comparison tests, if pos-
sible.
Take your meter with you to the lab.
While staying at the lab:
Make sure that the samples for both tests are taken and tested
within 15 minutes of each other.
Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample.
Never use your meter with blood that has been collected in a gray-
top test tube.
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