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How reliable are fingerstick blood tests?
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Very reliable: There is a specific technique that miust be followed when doing finger sticks. If the procedure is properly performed the results are quite reliable. They will be within about 5% of a simultaneous venous blood test.
Answered 7/17/2016
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Reliable: If the blood glucose machine is calibrated and works effectively, the tests are very reliable.
Answered 9/16/2013
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