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• Your hæmatocrit (percentage of blood that is red blood cells) is high (above 55%) or
low (below 30%).
• You are suffering from severe dehydration.
• You tested at a temperature near the low end of the operating range (6°C) and you
get a high glucose result (i.e., greater than 10.0 mmol/L). In this situation, repeat the
test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible.
For accuracy and precision data and for important information on limitations, see the
insert that comes with your test strips.
To maximize your chances of an accurate comparison between meter and laboratory
results, follow a few basic guidelines:
Before going to the lab
• Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is working properly.
• Do not eat for at least eight hours before you test your blood.
• Take your meter with you to the lab.
While at the lab
• Conduct your meter test within 15 minutes of the lab test.
• Use only fresh, capillary blood obtained from the fingertip.
• Follow all instructions in this owner’s booklet for performing a blood glucose test
with your meter.
Detailed information
about your system
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