OneTouch VerioIQ® – Interpreting Unexpected Test Results
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Understanding unexpected test results on the OneTouch Verio IQ® meter.
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Interpreting unexpected test results:
Refer to the following cautions whenever your blood glucose results are higher or lower than what you expect.
CAUTION:
Low blood glucose results:
If your blood glucose result is below 70 mg/dL or is shown as EXTREME LOW GLUCOSE, it may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). This may require immediate treatment according to your health care professional’s recommendations. Although this result could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first, then do another test.
Dehydration and low blood glucose results:
You may get false low blood glucose results if you are severely dehydrated. If you think you are severely dehydrated, contact your health care professional immediately.
High blood glucose results:
If your blood glucose result is above 180 mg/dL, it may mean hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and you should consider re-testing. Talk to your health care professional if you are concerned about hyperglycemia.
CAUTION:
High blood glucose results:
EXTREME HIGH GLUCOSE is displayed when your blood glucose result is over 600 mg/dL. You may have severe hyperglycemia (very high blood glucose). Re-test your blood glucose level. If the result is EXTREME HIGH GLUCOSE again, this indicates a severe problem with your blood glucose control. Obtain and follow instructions from your health care professional immediately.
Repeated unexpected blood glucose results:
If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution. See Control solution testing.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have followed all instructions in this Owner’s Booklet, call your health care professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes management program without speaking to your health care professional.
Unusual red blood cell count:
A hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) that is either very high (above 60%) or very low (below 20%) can cause false results.
