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Fingertip Testing
Here is an example of how to use a single-use auto-disabling safety lancet
for fingertip blood sampling, based on the
OptiLance
™
Safety Lancet
available from
ACON
Laboratories. If you use a different single-use, auto-
disabling safety lancet, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Wear a new pair of clean gloves before testing each patient.
2. Carefully remove the protective cap. While holding the body of the device,
twist the protective colored cap 360°.
Note:
Do not put your thumb on the colored button while removing the
protective cap. This may cause misfires.
3. Press the safety lancet against side of fingertip and press the colored
button firmly.
Note:
Before using the single-use disposable lancet for blood sampling,
wash both hands with soap and warm water and disinfect the puncture
site with a topical skin antiseptic such as an alcohol swab.
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