Lifescan In Duo - Manual (Page 58)

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COMPARING THE InDuo™ METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS
COMPARING THE InDuo™ METER
AND LABORATORY RESULTS
The InDuo™ meter blood glucose test
results and laboratory results are both
expressed in plasma-equivalent units.
However, the results you obtain from
your meter may differ from your
laboratory results due to normal
variations. The InDuo™ meter test
results can be affected by factors and
conditions that do not affect laboratory
results in the same way. Your InDuo™
meter glucose value should agree with
a laboratory measurement within +/-
20% most of the time under normal
conditions. See the OneTouch
® Ultra
Test Strip package insert for typical
accuracy and precision data, and for
important information on Limitations
of Procedure. However, results can
differ by more than +/- 20% in some
situations. See the OneTouch ® Ultra Test
Strip package insert for more
information.
Making an accurate comparison
between the InDuo™ meter and
laboratory results
Before going to the laboratory
• Perform a control solution test to
check that the InDuo™ meter is
working properly.
• It is best to fast for at least 8 hours
before doing comparison tests.
• Take your InDuo™ System with you
to the laboratory.
At the laboratory
• Make sure that the samples for both
tests (the meter test and the
laboratory test) are taken and tested
within 15 minutes of each other.
• Wash your hands before obtaining a
blood sample.
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