Comparing
Your
Meter
result
to
a
Laboratory
result
Comparing your meter's results with laboratory results periodically.
The results of the Sejoy BG-210b meter are plasma equivalent. This method
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If your blood glucose is below 5
.
5mmol/L( 100 mg/dL), your results generally
should fall within 0.83mmol/L ( 15 mg/dL) of the laboratory result.
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If your blood glucose is equal to or over
100 mg/dL), your results
5.5mmol/L(
generally should fall within ±15 % of the laboratory result.
To maximize your chances of an accurate comparison between meter
and laboratory results,
follow a few basic guidelines:
please
Before going to the lab
•
Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is working
properly.
•
Do Not eat for at least eight hours before you test your blood glucose.
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Take the meter to the lab
While at the lab
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Conduct your meter test of the lab test within 15 minutes.
•
Use only fresh, capillary blood obtained from the fingertip.
•
Follow all instructions in this Owner’s Booklet to performing a blood
glucose test by your meter.
will help you and your healthcare professional compare your meter results
w
ith laboratory test results. The Sejoy BG-210b meter's test result and laboratory
t e st results both are expressed in plasma-equivalent units. However, your
blood glucose meter result may differ from your laboratory result due to normal
variation. Your blood glucose meter results can be affected by factors and
conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same way.
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