Context: Point-of-care glucose meters are an integral part in the assessment of patients with
altered mental status. For this reason, glucose meters are checked for interference from
commonly encountered substances, including acetaminophen. The Nova StatStrip® glucose
meter has previously been reported to be resistant to interference. We report a case of a very
high acetaminophen concentration causing interference with this point-of-care glucose
meter. Case report: A 25-year-old female presented after an overdose of acetaminophen …