OneTouch VitA - Repeated Unexpected Glucose Results; Unusual Red Blood Cell Count

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Interpreting unexpected test results
Unusual red blood cell count
• A haematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red
blood cells) that is either very high (above 55%) or
very low (below 30%) can cause false results.
Repeated unexpected glucose results
• If you continue to get unexpected results, check your
system with control solution. See Control solution
testing, pages 30–33.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are not
consistent with your blood glucose results and
you have followed all the instructions in this User’s
Handbook, call your health care professional. Never
ignore symptoms or make signicant changes to your
diabetes control regime without consulting your
health care professional.
m CAUTION:
High glucose results (continued)
• HIGH GLUCOSE is displayed when your blood glucose
level is higher than 33.3 mmol/L. You may have severe
hyperglycae mia (very high blood glucose). Re-test
your blood glucose. If the result is HIGH GLUCOSE again,
this indicates a serious problem with your blood
glucose control. Consult your health care professional
immediately and follow his/her instructions.
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