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Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results
Your
GIMA
Blood Glucose System and laboratory results both report the glucose
concentration in the serum or plasma component of your blood. However, the
results may differ somewhat due to normal variation. The meter results can be
affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same
way. See
GIMA
Test Strip package insert for typical accuracy and precision data,
and for important information on Limitations.
To ensure a reasonable comparison, follow these guidelines.
Before you go to the lab:
Bring your meter, test strips and control solution with you to the lab.
Make sure your meter is clean.
Perform a quality control test to make sure the meter is working properly.
Comparisons will be more accurate if you do not eat for at least four hours
(preferably eight hours) before testing.
At the lab:
Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample.
Obtain blood samples for a laboratory test and for your meter within 10
minutes of each other. This will ensure an accurate comparison of results.
Never use your meter with blood that has been placed in test tubes containing
fluoride or other anticoagulants. This will cause falsely low results.
