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Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap for AST. Pull the
cocking control back until it clicks. When lancing the forearm, upper arm,
hand, thigh, or calf, avoid lancing the areas with obvious veins because
of excessive bleeding.
Blood from sites other than the fingertip
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Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same spot may cause soreness
and calluses.
Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST.
It is recommended that you discard the first drop of blood as it might contain tissue fluid, which may
affect the test result.
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