Can haematocrit levels affect results?
Haematocrit levels can affect results whether the sample is obtained from forearm or from fingerstick. Haematocrit levels less than 30% may cause falsely high readings and haematocrit levels greater than 55% may cause falsely low readings. If you do not know your haematocrit level, you should consult your health care professional. Haematocrit levels may be affected by too much squeezing during site preparation. Please check the Owner’s Manual, Abbreviated Procedure Guide for testing technique. For more information, please call our Customer Care line at or send us an e-mail.
