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Q9.
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hat situations may cause incorrect measurements?
1. Use only fresh whole blood samples to perform a test. Using other substances
can lead to incorrect results.
2. Results may be inaccurate when you have abnormally low blood pressure or are
in shock.
3. Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause lower glucose values. If
you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare
professional immediately.
4. Readings that are lower than actual values may occur for individuals experiencing
a hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Please consult the
healthcare professional before use.
5. A high concentration of acetaminophen, bilirubin, hemoglobin, methyldopa, and
ascorbic acid in uric acid measurement may affect the test results.
6. The user is suggested to perform a uric acid test in the morning after fasting for
12 hours.
7. In total cholesterol measurements, there is no significant interference in the
presence of methyl DOPA, acetaminophen, uric acid, dopamine, gentistic acid,
ascorbic acid, ibuprofen, salicylate (when at physiological or therapeutical levels).
Glucose levels up to 476 mg/dL (13.89 mmol/L) also do not affect the results
significantly.
8. Use ONLY heparin for anticoagulation of whole blood samples. Please do NOT
use EDTA for anticoagulation.
