PROCEDURE MANUAL
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Product Code: CD-BG1
Rev01.06042018
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Lancing and Sampling from an Alternate Site:
Sampling from the palm or forearm allows you to use their fingertips less often. You may find
that obtaining a blood sample from an alternative site is less painful than using a fingertip
.
Getting a blood sample from the forearm or
palm is different than getting a sample from their
fingertips
.
Forearm sampling:
Choose a fleshy area of the forearm away from the
bone
,
visible veins and hair. Sometimes there is less blood flow to the
forearm than to the fingertips
.
To help patients get a large enough
drop of blood, you may gently massage or apply warmth to their site to
increase blood flow.
Palm sampling:
Choose a fleshy area on the palm below the thumb
or little finger
.
Select an area away from veins or deep creases which may
cause the blood sample
to smear.
NOTICE:
- You may need to wait a little longer to get a large enough drop of blood from the forearm or
palm. Do not squeeze the site excessively
.
- If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or a
crease in the palm
,
do not use that sample. Try puncturing again in a smoother area
.
Setting Up Your Meter:
1.
Press and hold the 'M' button for roughly three seconds, you will hear a beep
sound and the LCD Screen will display the screen icons of the meter.
