Comparing Meter And Laboratory Results - Fora Test N'GO Advance Pro Manual Del Propietário

Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results

The meter provides you with whole blood equivalent results. The result
you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your laboratory
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 working
properly.

Fast for at least eight hours before doing comparison tests, if
possible.

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.

Use fresh capillary or venous blood only.
You may still have a variation from the result because blood glucose or
β-ketone levels can change significantly over short periods of time,
especially if you have recently eaten, exercised, taken medication or
experienced stress*
glucose level from a finger prick can be up to 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)
higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab
test* .
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Therefore, it is best to fast for eight hours before doing comparison
tests. Factors such as the amount of red blood cells in the blood (a high
. In addition, if you have eaten recently, the blood
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