OneTouch Verio® – Interpreting Unexpected Test Results
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Understanding unexpected high or low test result messages such as Extreme Low Glucose and Extreme High Glucose that may appear when testing with a blood sample using the OneTouch Verio® meter including information for unusual red blood cell count and dehydration.
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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, (meaning the result is less than 20 mg/dL), it may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). This may require immediate treatment 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.
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 healthcare 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 healthcare professional if you are concerned about hyperglycemia.
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 healthcare professional immediately.
Repeated unexpected blood glucose results:
If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have followed all instructions in the articles provided, call your healthcare professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes management program without speaking to your healthcare 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.
