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Fingertip testing
Press the lancing device’s tip firmly against the
lower side of your fingertip. Press the release
button to prick your finger, then a click indicates
that the puncture is complete.
Blood from sites other than the
fingertip
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, or hand, avoid
lancing the areas with obvious veins
because of excessive bleeding.
Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punc-
tures at the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
Please consult your health care professional before you begin
AST.
It is recommended to discard the first drop of blood as it might
contain tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
NOTE
Clean the puncture site by washing with warm water and drying
thoroughly.
Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing
device.
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