Lifescan OneTouch Profile, Owner'S Booklet

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COMAPRING
COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS
The blood glucose test result you
obtain from your meter may be differ-
ent from your laboratory result due to
normal variation; however, the two
results should be within 20% of each
other.
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To make an accurate compari-
son between meter and laboratory
results, follow these guidelines.
Before you go to the lab:
■
Make sure your meter is clean.
■
Perform check strip and control
solution tests to make sure the
meter is working properly.
■
Comparisons will be more accurate
if you have not eaten for at least
four hours (and preferably eight
hours) prior to doing the compara-
tive tests.
■
Take your meter with you to the
lab.
While at the lab:
■
Make sure that both tests are done
within 15 minutes of each other.
■
Wash your hands before obtaining
a blood sample.
■
Never use your meter with blood
that has been placed in a gray-top
test tube.