Finally got my first home test! But got 2 vastly different readings

[katiesmom]

Finally got it. I got a good drop of blood, so I tested it twice (with 2 different strips obviously). First was 374, second 264. 110 point difference! Same drop of blood!
How can that be? There wasn't enough to do a 3rd, and I couldnt poke her again, I was so proud of her to get the one! Cant believe we actually got it, I have tried so many times and failed.

I am using a new Relion Micro. I tested it on myself 3x, got 65, 107, 116.

Thoughts, opinions? Is there something wrong with the meter you think? I know about the 20% rule, but that still seems strange to get it so different with the same blood, seconds apart.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

374- 20% is 299

264 + 20% is 316

Since those numbers overlap, they're within the 20% variance allowed

And CONGRATULATIONS on getting the tests in!!!

 

[JeffJ]

Hey, if that was your first test, and you were able to get two tests out of it then you are doing real good. The ritual of getting blood samples can be very challenging. I agree with Chris - that is within the 20% variance. Over time, the variance will even out with different samples. So it's good to start and maintain a spreadsheet.