Fora TD-3261G, Owner'S Manual

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TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing
Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert for collecting
a blood sample.
NOTE
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Never share a lancet or the lancing device.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the
lancing device.
Preparing the Puncture Site
Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site prior to blood
extraction has a significant influence on the glucose value obtained.
Blood from a site that has not been rubbed exhibits a measurably
different glucose concentration than blood from the finger. When
the puncture site is rubbed before blood extraction, the difference is
significantly reduced.
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of
blood:
• Wash and dry your hands before starting.
• Select the puncture site either at fingertips or another body parts
(please see section “Alternative Site Testing” (AST) on how to select
the appropriate sites).