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Before Testing
Be sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found in the
test strip box carefully. You will need to have all of the necessary items to
begin testing:
If the meter is moved from one temperature to another, allow 30 minutes
for the meter to adjust to the new temperature before testing.
Make sure that the Element
TM
Plus
meter and test strips have adjusted to
the temperature of the location from where you are testing.
Do not operate the Element
TM
Plus system in direct sunlight.
1. Element
TM
Plus meter
2. Element
TM
Brand test strip
3. Lancing device
4. Sterile lancet
Comparing your meter and laboratory results
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Test results with the Element
TM
Plus blood glucose monitor are plasma-
equivalent. This method will help you and your healthcare professional
compare your meter results with laboratory test results. The Element
TM
Plus test result and laboratory test results both are expressed in plasma-
equivalent units. However, your glucose monitor result may differ from
your laboratory result due to normal variation. Your glucose monitor
results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect labora-
tory results in the same way.
Your Element
TM
Plus monitor value is considered accurate when it is
within ± 20% of the laboratory measurement. There are some specific
situations that could cause a difference of more than ± 20%.
1. You are severely dehydrated.
2. You have eaten recently. The blood glucose level from blood
obtained from a fingertip can be up to 70mg/dL higher than
blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test.
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3. Your hematocrit is above 60% or below 20%.
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Sacks, D.B.: Carbohydrates.: “ Carbohydrates.” Burits, C.A. and Ashwood, E.R. (ed.), Tietz
Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company (1994), 959
Necessary items:
WARNING!
To reduce the chance of infection:
1. The lancing device and sterile lancets should NOT be shared with others.
2. Always use a new, sterile lancet and a new blood glucose test strip.
3. Practice using the Lancing Device and become accustomed with its use.
4. Lancets and blood glucose test strips are for single use only.
5. Wash your hands with warm clean water and soap before testing.
6. Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt or debris on the lancets or on the
lancing device.
7. Dry your hands completely before testing.