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17.Limitations
1. No Neonatal use
Do not use for neonatal blood glucose testing
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2. H
ematocrit range
Hematocrit in the range of 20~60% has been shown not to affect the
glucose results. If you do not know your hematocrit level, consult
your healthcare professional.
3. Elevated Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Cholesterol levels up to 12.9 mmol/L (500 mg/dL) and Triglycerides
up to 33.1 mmol/L(1000 mg/dL) has been shown not to affect glucose
results.
4. Interference was observed for therapeutic levels of Glutathione.
5. Constraints
Certain substances occurring in the blood naturally, such as uric acid,
or from normal therapeutic treatments (Ascorbic acid, L-Dopa,
Tolazamide, and Gentisic acid) will not significantly affect results.
However, higher concentrations in blood may cause incorrect results.
6. There are no significant interference in the presence of galactose,
maltose, or fructose observed in blood glucose test.
7. Use only Heparin or EDTA for anticoagulation of fresh capillary or
venous whole blood.
8. Xylose
Do not test blood glucose during or soon after xylose absorption test.
Xylose in the blood can give falsely elevated results.
9. The test strips may be used at altitudes up to 10,744 feet (3,275 m )
without an effect on test results.
10. Persons suffering from severe dehydration should not be tested using
a capillary whole blood sample.
11. Test results below 3.9 mmol/L(70 mg/dL) indicate low blood glucose
(hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL)
indicate high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If you get results below
3.9 mmol/L(70 mg/dL)or above 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL), repeat the
test, and if the results are still below 3.9 mmol/L(70 mg/dL)or above
13.3 mmol/L(240 mg/dL), please consult your healthcare professional
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immediately .
12. Inaccurate results may occur for individuals experiencing a
hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.
Critically ill patients should not be tested with a blood glucose meter.
