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Important for those with #LongCovid & #MECFS testing their lactate (#TheAcidTest):
The Edge recently started providing supplemental information with their meters.
It reads:
"The most common reason for inaccurate results is using a blood drop size that is too small. 👇
The Edge recently started providing supplemental information with their meters.
It reads:
"The most common reason for inaccurate results is using a blood drop size that is too small. 👇
https://twitter.com/Vickyvdtogt/status/1646773541554012160
You should have enough blood to QUICKLY and COMPLETELY fill the test window, ideally with a little to spare.
Some people choose to perform back-to-back tests to test the meter itself for consistency. If you are doing so, it is CRITICAL to perform both tests within a minute..
Some people choose to perform back-to-back tests to test the meter itself for consistency. If you are doing so, it is CRITICAL to perform both tests within a minute..
or two of each other and use SEPERATE puncture locations for each test."
We reached out to them for clarification on this.
Edge advises to avoid repeated samples from the same site. This is likely because repeated figure sticks at the same site or using lots of pressure to get a 2nd drop of blood can cause some localized trauma..
Edge advises to avoid repeated samples from the same site. This is likely because repeated figure sticks at the same site or using lots of pressure to get a 2nd drop of blood can cause some localized trauma..
damaging cells/tissues such that the 2nd sample may not accurately reflect lactate levels in the blood anymore.
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