OneTouch® Select Simple™ - Interpreting unexpected test results

Interpreting unexpected test results:

• Refer to the following cautions whenever your test results are lower or higher than what you expect.

• CAUTION:
  • Low glucose results
    • If your test result is lower than 70 mg/dL, it may mean hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). Treat this condition immediately, according to your healthcare professional’s recommendations. Although this result could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first, then do another test.
    • The Error 7 screen is displayed when your blood glucose level is lower than 20 mg/dL. You may have severe hypoglycaemia (very low blood glucose). If you re-test your blood glucose and the Error 7 screen appears again, this indicates a severe problem with your blood glucose control. Obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional immediately.
      • OneTouch® Select Simple™ - Error 7
    • If your blood glucose is high and you test when the temperature is at the low end of the operating range 10°C, the result on your meter may be lower than your actual glucose level. Re-test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible.
  • Dehydration and low glucose results
    • You may get false low glucose results if you are severely dehydrated. If you think you are severely dehydrated, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
  • High glucose results
    • If your test result is higher than 180 mg/dL, it may mean hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose) and you should consider re-testing. Talk to your healthcare professional if you are concerned about hyperglycaemia.
    • The Error 8 screen is displayed when your blood glucose level is higher than 600 mg/dL. You may have severe hyperglycaemia (very high blood glucose). Re-test your blood glucose. If the Error 8 screen appears again, this indicates a severe problem with your blood glucose control. Obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional immediately.
      • OneTouch® Select Simple™ - Error 8
  • Repeated unexpected glucose results
    • If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution. 
      • OneTouch® Select Simple™ - Control solution testing
    • If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have followed all instructions in your Owner’s Guide, contact your healthcare professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes control programme without speaking to your healthcare professional.
  • Unusual red blood cell count
    • A haematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) that is either very high (above 55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results.

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