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(above 60%) and very low hematocrits
(below 25%) can cause false results.
1
Abnormally high levels of Vitamin C
or other reducing substances will
cause false low blood glucose results.
2
Normal levels of reducing substances
have little effect on blood glucose
results.
Do not use blood samples with preser-
vatives that contain fluoride (gray-top
test tubes). You will get false low
results.
When testing, removal of the test strip
prior to display of the blood glucose
result may give you a false result.
Infection Control
Use universal blood precautions.
All patient samples and materials
with which they come in contact are
considered biohazards and should be
handled as if capable of transmitting
infection. Follow proper precautions
in accordance with federal, state, and
local regulations when disposing of
all materials.
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