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Questions? Refer to Page 10-10 for Technical Support Instructions.
Troubleshooting Patient Test Results
This section describes conditions that can cause erroneous patient test results. Refer to the test strip package insert for
specifications and detailed instructions for use.
Reasons Glucose Results May Be Higher Than Expected:
Haematocrit is lower than the acceptable limit for the test strips, as indicated on test strip package insert.
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Serum or plasma samples were used instead of whole blood.
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Venous blood tested in arterial / capillary mode when using Precision PCx Plus Test Strips.
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Reasons Glucose Results May Be Lower Than Expected:
Haematocrit is higher than the acceptable limit for the test strips, as indicated on test strip package insert.
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Hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state (with or without ketosis).
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Severe dehydration, hypotension or shock.
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Water or alcohol remaining on the puncture site.
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Venous or arterial whole blood sample not tested within 30 minutes after collection.
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Arterial or capillary blood tested in venous mode when using Precision PCx Plus Test Strips.
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Reasons Ketone Results May Be Higher Than Expected:
Haematocrit is lower than the acceptable limit for the test strips, as indicated on test strip package insert.
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Serum or plasma samples were used instead of whole blood.
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Reasons Ketone Results May Be Lower Than Expected:
Haematocrit is higher than the acceptable limit for the test strips, as indicated on test strip package insert.
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Water or alcohol remaining on the puncture site.
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If test results appear higher or lower than expected for reasons not described above, please repeat the test using a
new test strip. If the results still appear higher or lower than expected, contact your local Abbott Diabetes Care office
or distributor.
Troubleshooting Out-of-Range Control Test Results
Repeat the test for that control solution and make sure that the operator meets the conditions in this checklist:
Eliminate any air bubbles in the control bottle’s tip.
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Wipe the control solution nozzle with a clean gauze or tissue before and after each test. Liquid left on the tip from
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previous tests may have a Glucose or β-ketone concentration higher than expected.
Calibrate the monitor using the bar code for the test strip used.
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Scan or enter the correct 5-digit lot number for the control solutions.
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Confirm that control solutions and test strips have been stored within the ranges specified on their respective
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cartons and package inserts.
Check that the temperature conditions in the room where the tests are being performed are within the acceptable
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operating range as specified in the Test Strip package insert.
Check that the bottles of control solutions have not been open for more than 90 days.
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Use a new test strip for each test.
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Use only Precision Xceed Pro Test Strips or Precision PCx Plus Test Strips.
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Use only MediSense, Precision or Optium Control Solutions.
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Confirm that the control solution tested (low or high) matches the level requested on the display.
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If test results are out of range despite meeting the above criteria, please repeat the test using a new box of
control solutions and/or test strips. If the results are still out of range, contact your local Abbott Diabetes Care office
or distributor.
Troubleshooting
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
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