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Precautions and Limitations
• The
On Call
®
Pro
meters, test strips and other components have been
designed, tested and proven to work together effectively to provide
accurate blood glucose measurements. Do not use components from
other brands.
• The
On Call
®
Pro
Test Strips test fresh capillary whole blood. Do not use
with serum or plasma samples.
• The
On Call
®
Pro
Blood Glucose Monitoring System is for professional
use to test fresh capillary blood from the fingertips, forearm or palm.
Never test blood that has been placed in test tubes containing fluoride
or other anticoagulants. This will cause false low results.
• The
On Call
®
Pro
Blood Glucose Monitoring System is not intended for
use on neonates
• The
On Call
®
Pro
Blood Glucose Monitoring System is not for diagnosis
of or screening for diabetes mellitus.
• Very high (above 55%) and very low (below 30%) hematocrit levels can
cause false results. Consult with your patients’ physician to find out their
hematocrit level.
• The system is tested to accurately read the measurement of glucose in
whole blood within the range of 20-600 mg/dL.
• Fatty substances have no major effect on test results. These include
triglycerides up to 3,000 mg/dL or cholesterol up to 500 mg/dL.
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) does not significantly affect results when it
occurs in blood at normal or high therapeutic concentrations. However,
abnormally high concentrations (> 3 mg/dL) in blood may cause
inaccurately high results.
• The
On Call
®
Pro
Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems have been tested
to work properly at elevations up to 8,516 ft (2,595 meters).
• Not for use on critically ill patients, patients in shock, severely dehydrated
patients or hyperosmolar patients (with or without ketosis).
• Dispose of blood samples and materials in accordance with your facility’s
procedures. Treat all blood samples as if they are infectious materials.
Follow all local regulations.
