By entering the coding or chip into the glucose meter, the meter will be calibrated to that batch of test strips. However, if this process is carried out incorrectly, the meter reading can be up to 4 mmol/L (72 mg/dL) inaccurate.
If you're having keyhole surgery (laparoscopy), the endoscope will be inserted into a small incision your surgeon makes in your skin. An endoscopy usually takes between 15 and 60 minutes, depending on what it's being used for.
How much is it? On average, a capsule endoscopy can cost anywhere from $900 to $2,625 without insurance. The capsule alone costs anywhere from $600 to $1,300. The NCBI says the cost of an inpatient capsule endoscopy is about â¬1775.90 or about $1,900 in USD.