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For forearm test sites, apply and release pressure
(“pump”) for a few seconds while keeping the
lancing device in constant contact with the skin.
Palm testing (at the base of the thumb) does not
require pumping.
When the blood drop is large enough
(approximate size ), lift the lancing device
straight up without smearing the blood drop.
NOTE:
• Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the
difference between fingertip and AST test results. The palm (at the
base of the thumb) does not require rubbing before testing.
• If results from alternate site testing do not agree with how you feel,
use fingertip testing.
