BG TEST STRIPS Relion Meter

[tiffmaxee]

I have a Relion Micro and was told I could use test strips from ADW. I opened them and the code is 3. My Relion test strips say 4.the meter did read them as code 3 but I don't know if different batches have different numbers or I have a problem. I tested with both and got different results. The religion was 285 and the other 344. How should I interpret this? I only have two of the old strips left and don't be able to get more for several days. Thanks.

Elise

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Just different batches of strips - as long as the reading matches the 'f' code on the back of the bottle. I buy in Texas, I get 4's, I buy in Okla, I get 3's most of the time. That IS a big difference tho'...hummmmm....

 

[Deb & Wink]

285 + 20% = 342
344 - 20% = 275

So the two numbers you got, overlap in their range and fall within the +20%/-20% accuracy that meters are allowed to have.

You can always average them to come up with a middle number.

You also need to test on the exact same blood drop at the same time and even then you will get variations. It's just the way it is.

 

[tiffmaxee]

Thanks, Deb. The more I learn the more I need to learn. I did use the same blood drop. It proves your point.

Elise