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The blood glucose test result you obtain
from your meter may be different from your
laboratory result due to normal variation.
The two results should, however, be within
20% of each other.
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To make an accurate
comparison between meter and laboratory
results, follow the guidelines below.
Before you go to the lab:
• Perform a control solution test to make
sure the meter is working properly.
• It is best to fast for at least eight hours
before doing comparison tests.
• Take your meter with you to the lab.
While at the lab:
• Make sure that the samples for both
tests (the meter test and the lab test) are
taken and tested within 15 minutes of
each other.
• Wash your hands before obtaining a
blood sample.
• Never use your meter with blood that
has been collected in a grey-top test
tube.
• Use fresh capillary blood only.
COMPARING
METER AND
LABORATORY
RESULTS
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