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Farbe: PMS 583 – Prüfmittelnummer: 208
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13 Introduction
13.1 A new way to test
Traditionally, blood samples for blood glucose testing are taken from the
fingertip or from the earlobe. With the Accu-Chek Integra system, you
now also have the option of using capillary blood samples from other
sites, such as the base of the thumb, the forearm, the upper arm or the
calf. Testing with blood from these alternative sites is referred to as
Alternative Site Testing (AST).
Blood from the fingertip can be used for testing at any time. If
alternative sites are used, there are certain times which are not
suitable for testing. Before you take a sample from a site other
than the fingertip you should therefore read these instructions
so that you can decide which option is right for you. Please
consult your physician before using alternative sites for blood
glucose testing.
Use the AST cap exclusively for collecting blood from alternative
sites.
If you use this cap to collect blood from a fingertip, the lancet
penetrates too deep into the finger. Pricking the skin is then
very painful and can result in injury.
Please also follow the instructions for your Accu-Chek Integra
blood glucose meter and test strips and for the Accu-Chek
Softclix lancing device.
The Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device and Accu-Chek Softclix
AST Accessory are intended for self-monitoring by a single
person. They must not be used by more than one person due to
the risk of infection.
To avoid infection, use a new lancet each time you take blood.
Using each lancet once only helps ensure virtually pain-free
blood sampling.
In rare cases bruising may occur after sampling.