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Principles of the Procedure: The
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on measurement of electrical current caused by
the reaction of the glucose with the reagents on the
electrode of the strip. The blood sample is drawn
into the tip of the test strip through capillary action.
Glucose in the sample reacts with FAD glucose
dehydrogenase (FAD-GDH) and the mediator.
Electrons are generated, producing a current that is
proportional to the glucose in the sample. After the
reaction time, the glucose concentration in the sample
is displayed. No calculation is required.
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system is designed for use with capillary whole blood.
Comparison to a laboratory method must be done
simultaneously with aliquots of the same sample.
NOTE: Glucose concentrations drop rapidly due to
glycolysis (approximately 5–7% per hour).
Limitations
Altitude:
Up to 20,674 feet (6301 meters) does not significantly
affect results.
Lipemic Specimen:
Cholesterol concentrations >1168 mg/dL or
triglyceride concentrations >4709 mg/dL may produce
inaccurate results.
Peritoneal dialysis solutions: Icodextrin does not
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Limitations
Limitations
Xylose: Do not use during or soon after xylose
absorption testing. Xylose in the blood will cause an
interference leading to inaccurate test results.
Contraindications: Capillary blood glucose testing
may not be clinically appropriate for persons with
reduced peripheral blood flow. Shock, severe
hypotension, and severe dehydration are examples
of clinical conditions that may adversely affect the
measurement of glucose in peripheral blood.
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Interference: Certain substances occurring in the
blood naturally (uric acid, bilirubin) or from therapeutic
treatments (ascorbic acid, acetaminophen) will not
significantly affect results. The limiting concentrations
of these compounds are listed on your test strip insert.
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