21
Testing Your Blood
The following steps will show how to use the meter, test strips, lancing device and
sterile lancets together to measure your blood glucose level.
Step 1 - Getting a Drop of Blood
The
On Call
®
Vivid
Blood Glucose Monitoring System requires a very small drop of
blood. The blood may be obtained from the fingertip, palm (at base of the thumb) or
forearm. Before testing, choose a clean, dry work surface. Familiarize yourself with
the procedure and make sure you have all the items needed to obtain a drop of
blood.
Important:
Prior to testing, wipe the test site with an alcohol swab or soapy water.
Use warm water to increase blood flow if necessary. Then dry your hands and the
test site thoroughly. Make sure there is no alcohol, soap or lotion on the test site.
Note
:
Never share lancets or the lancing device with others. Always use a new
sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only. Wash hands thoroughly with soap
and water after handling the meter, the lancing device, or the test strips for testing.
Cocking Barrel Lancet Holder
Sterile Lancet
Clear Cap
(for testing on forearm
and palm)
Ejection Button
Safety tab
Puncture Depth
Settings
Release Button
Lancing Device
Cover
Summary of Contents for On Call Vivid
Page 52: ......
