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Q
Does the blood glucose level vary according to the way it is
measured?
A
Yes, it does. In the following cases, measurement result may be af-
fected and testing should be redone.
You moved the leading edge of Test TIP away too early or too
late during blood draw-up.
Too long a time lapse after blood sampling.
When you move the Test TIP away from the blood sample during blood draw-up before
the “beep”, the measurement could be affected.
If you applied the Test TIP to the blood sample too long after the beep, the measurement
can be affected.
When blood comes in contact with air, it starts clotting immediately. It may not be
possible to obtain correct measurement results when blood has started clotting to
a significant extent. Apply the Test TIP as soon as you obtain enough blood (See
page 25 for recommended size of blood drop). When you measure again, wipe off
the blood from the puncture site and restart the measurement from the beginning.
