17.Limitations
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1.No Neonatal use
Do not use for neonatal blood glucose testing
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2.Hematocrit range
Hematocrit in the range of 32~56% has been shown not to affect the
glucose results. If you do not know your hematocrit level, consult
your healthcare professional.
3.Hemoglobin range
Hemoglobin levels of 500 mg/dL did not interfere with blood
glucose test results.
4.Elevated Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Cholesterol levels up to 500mg/dL (12.9 mmol/L) and Triglycerides
up to 1000 mg/dL has been shown not to affect glucose results.
5.Medications
Interference was observed for therapeutic levels of L-DOPA.
No interference was shown for uric acid, acetaminophen, ascorbic
acid and ibuprofen in normal therapeutic levels. However, higher
concentrations in blood may cause incorrect results:
Uric acid: >10.9 mg/dL; acetaminophen: > 6.2 mg/dL;
ascorbic acid: > 4.5 mg/dL; ibuprofen: > 37.5 mg/dL.
6.The test strips may be used at altitudes up to 5,280 feet (1,609 m )
without an effect on test results.
7.Persons suffering from severe dehydration should not be tested
using a capillary whole blood sample.
8.Test results below 70 mg/dL indicate low blood glucose
(hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 240 mg/dL indicate high
blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If you get results below 70 mg/dL
or above 240 mg/dL, repeat the test, and if the results are still below
70 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, please consult your healthcare
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professional immediately
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9.Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals
or patients in shock. Inaccurate results may occur for individuals
experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without
ketosis. Critically ill patients should not be tested with a blood
glucose meter.