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Chapter 9 Limitations
Please observe the following limitations for obtaining accurate results of
BeneCheck GLU
PLUS
Glucose Monitoring System :
● Hematocrit (Hct) percentage may affect test result. If Hct levels less than
30% may cause incorrect high measurement results and Hct levels greater
than 55% may cause incorrect low measurement results. Please consult your
medical professionals if you do not know your Hct level.
● The test strips react with only D-glucose and do not react with other sugars
which may be present in blood.
● Use only fresh capillary finger whole blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
● BeneCheck Glucose Test Strips may be used at altitude up to 10,000 feet
without an effect on test results.
Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals :
● When venous whole blood is used for the test, it can be collected into
heparin-containing test tubes winthin 30 minutes after drawing. The results may
be 7% lower than a capillary sample.
● Interferences : Acetaminophen, uric acid, ascorbic acid, dopamine,
gentistic acid, ibuprofen, methyl DOPA, salicylate, tetracycline, tolazamide,
tolbutamide (when at physiological or therapeutical levels) do not significantly
affect the results.
● Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may yield false results.
● In situations of decreased peripheral blood flow, examples would include but are
not limited to severe dehydration, in shock, or in a hyperosmolar state (with or
without ketosis), hypertension, the test results may be false.
● BeneCheck Glucose Test Strips are plasma calibrated, testing with serum or
plasma sample will give false results.
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