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6.
Lift the device straight
up and away from the
skin without smearing
the blood.
7.
Test immediately after
you have formed a
small, round blood
drop.
Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop
of blood. The blood is pulled into the test strip through
the tip.
Do not test the blood sample from palm if you get:
• Smeared blood
• Clotted blood
• Runny blood
• Clear fluid mixed with the blood
Getting a Blood Dr
op for
Alter
native Site
T
esting
Getting a Blood Dr
op for
Alter
native Site
T
esting
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a
strip underfill screen image
.
You have about 30 seconds
to apply more blood onto
the same strip. If you are
not able to apply enough
blood within that time, an
error code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional and start over
with a new strip.
Please see Expected Test Result Values on page 13.
8.
Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until
the meter beeps. Do not press the tip against the
skin or place the blood on top of the test strip or you
could get inaccurate results or errors.
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