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and your physical and emotional
health. Your own motivation is a key
factor in the number of tests you do
each day. Your healthcare professional
will guide you. After you decide when
and how often you should test, it is
important that you make testing part of
your daily routine.
Comparing Meter and Laboratory
Results
The blood glucose test result you
obtain from your meter may be differ-
ent from your laboratory result due to
normal variation; however, the two
results should be within 20% of each
other.
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To make an accurate compari-
son between meter and laboratory
results, follow the guidelines below:
Before you go to the lab:
■
Make sure your meter is clean.
■
Perform check strip and control
solution tests to make sure the
meter is working properly.
■
Comparisons will be best if you
are fasting or have not eaten for at
least four hours.
■
Take your meter with you to the lab.
While at the lab:
■
Make sure that both tests are done
within 15 minutes of each other.
■
Wash your hands before obtaining
a blood sample.
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