1. Operational errors cause inaccurate glucose results.
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Silverman, Benjamin C., Humbertson, Sandra K., Stem, Juanita E., Nichols, James N., Silverman, B C, Humbertson, S K, Stem, J E, and Nichols, J H
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ELECTROCHEMICAL analysis ,MICROBIAL contamination ,BLOOD sugar analysis ,MEDICAL errors ,BLOOD collection ,BLOOD testing ,DIAGNOSTIC reagents & test kits ,INTENSIVE care units ,QUALITY control ,RESEARCH evaluation ,EQUIPMENT & supplies - Abstract
Presents a study which investigated whether electrochemical test strips could generate a result after contamination. Background on the case of a common glucose meter which reported false readings on patient blood samples; Methodology; Results; Conclusions.
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- 2000
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