[ColaJim]

Bayer A1CNOW A1c 5.2 % February 6, 2011

ACCU-CHEK AVIVA 30 day average 112 mg/dl, A1c 5.5 %, February 6, 2011

Lab test 1 month ago was 5.9 % , January 5, 2011

Does this look right? or does Bayer A1CNOW tend to read low?

Comments?

ColaJim

 

[Shanny]

Boy, Jim . . . I've never tried the home ones, but surely someone here has . . . come out, come out, wherever you are!

 

[Vytautas]

Well I've done some with home ones (not at home though but in demonstrations or at abovita care). The one time I got to compare it was lower (a lot lower, by about 5-6). But I simply assume that there was a mistake on the first test since it showed 13!!! Which I knew was impossible... At least with my BG levels...

 

[jwags]

I just had one done at the local pharmacy a few weeks ago and it came out 6.7, which I thought was high. My last one was 5.9. My 30 day average was close to 100. So unless I am testing at the wrong times, something I think is amiss. Someone on another forum said that even lab tests can be 20-30% off other labs. So go by your meter average.

 

[bananablack]

I used the Bayer check and it was .9 higher than my lab ones. they were both done the same day

 

[breezeonby]

Bayer A1CNOW A1c 5.2 % February 6, 2011

ACCU-CHEK AVIVA 30 day average 112 mg/dl, A1c 5.5 %, February 6, 2011

Lab test 1 month ago was 5.9 % , January 5, 2011

Does this look right? or does Bayer A1CNOW tend to read low?

Comments?

ColaJim

Bayer A1C has a tendency to read low. Now I just use my doctor's lab, I feel confident that his testing is pretty accurate.

 

[Checochinican]

I recently looked at that product on Amazon.com. There were 13 reviews by purchasers, very mixed.

Amazon.com: Bayer A1C Now Self Check Home System - 2 Count: Health & Personal Care

 

[ThoseBackPages]

Lab > Store

 

[ett]

I've used both the Reli On Ac1 and Bayer's A1C Now.
They both appeared to vary as much as .5 from a lab test.
Of course; I've also had them be the exact same as a lab test.

In fact; just look at my sig.

--ET

 

[breezeonby]

I've used both the Reli On Ac1 and Bayer's A1C Now.
They both appeared to vary as much as .5 from a lab test.
Of course; I've also had them be the exact same as a lab test.

In fact; just look at my sig.

--ET

On my insurance coverage, I never pay for lab work so I have decided to just stick with my doctor's lab. Some people feel confident in using kits. Ett, you seem to be really consistant, that is great!

 

[Strawberry]

I used the Relion home kit once and it came back at 5.9% when the lab test done 3 days later was 6.2%. I like the home tests once in a while just to see how my control is or isn't progressing.

 

[glomaster]

I have been giving all my family members qucick BG tests and some people A1C tests. I gave my fiance a test and she was 6.5!!! So we freaked out and bought another one and she was 5.9. Still running a bit high for someone thats 125 pounds but I think it demonstrates that these are not the most accurate things in the world. BTW my fiance has been off soda (her only vice) for almost a month now! Gonna check again soon

 

[auto]

I did a Reli On HOme A1c test purchased at Walmart on the same day as my GP did a lab test from my arm. here are the results:
Home A1c: 5.8%
Laboratory: 7.0%
Most people agree the lab tests are accurate. I am thinking that the mail order test is a waste of money and blood.