Only
It is recommended to have the
AlphaTRAK
®
meter and all testing
supplies at hand prior to obtaining
a blood sample.
1.
Collect testing supplies:
•
AlphaTRAK Meter
•
AlphaTRAK Test Strips
•
AlphaTRAK Lancet
•
Sterile Gauze/Cotton Ball
•
Warming Cloth (optional)
•
Petroleum Jelly (optional)
2.
Insert the AlphaTRAK test strip into
the AlphaTRAK meter and press
“m”
to power on the meter.
3.
Confirm the code number displayed
is appropriate for your pet. The code
number must match “CODE DOG” or
“CODE CAT” printed on the side of
the test strip vial.
The AlphaTRAK
®
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System requires the
world’s smallest blood sample.
1.
Make sure the area is clean and dry.
2.
Warming the area will help increase
blood flow. (Optional: This can be done
by applying a warm cloth to the site or
by gently rubbing the area.)
3.
Remove the round cover from the
lancet and prick the sampling area.
(Optional: A thin layer of petroleum
jelly may be applied prior to lancing
the site. This may help the blood form
into a droplet.)
4.
Touch one sample area of the test
strip to the blood sample. Capillary
action will pull the sample into the strip.
5.
Once you have obtained a result, apply
gentle pressure to the area with a
sterile gauze or cotton ball to help stop
the blood flow.
Capillary Sampling Areas
Marginal ear vein in both
cats and dogs
Paw pad in both cats and dogs
Leg callus, usually dogs
Inner or outer lip, dogs only
Preparing The Supplies
The Blood Sample Size
Obtaining A Capillary Sample
Smallest blood
sample size!
AlphaTRAK
0.3 µL
1 µL
2 µL
4 µL
Blood sample size needed
for other commonly used
portable blood glucose meters.
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