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Limitations
The
Accu-Tell
Blood Glucose Meter, Test Strips and Control Solution are been
designed, tested and proven to work together effectively to provide accurate blood
glucose measurements. Do not use components from other brands.
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Cat and Dog’s fresh capillary blood may be collected into test tubes
containing sodium heparin, lithium heparin if the blood is used within 10
minutes. Do not use sodium fluoride/oxalate or other anticoagulants or
preservatives.
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Use only with whole blood. Do not use with serum or plasma samples.
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Very high (above 60%) and very low (below 30%) hematocrit levels can
cause false results. Consult your veterinary doctor to find your pet’s
hematocrit level.
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Abnormally high levels of vitamin C and other reducing substances will
produce false high blood glucose measurements.
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The system is tested to accurately read the measurement of glucose in
whole blood within the range of 10 to 600 mg/dL (0.6-33.3 mmol/L).
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Fatty substances (triglycerides up to 3,000 mg/dL (166.7 mmol/L) or
cholesterol up to 500 mg/dL (27.7 mmol/L)) have no major effect on blood
glucose test results.
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The
Accu-Tell
Blood Glucose Monitoring System has been tested and
shown to work properly up to 10,000ft (3,048 meters).
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Dispose of blood samples and materials carefully. Treat all blood samples
as if they are infectious materials. Follow proper precautions and obey all
local regulations when disposing of materials.
