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Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of
blood:
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Wash and dry your hands before starting.
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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).
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Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
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Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol
and
let it air dry
.
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Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing
device.
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Fingertip testing (h)
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.
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Blood from sites other than the fingertip (i)
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.
NOTE:
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Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the
same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
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Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST.
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It is recommended that you discard the first drop of blood as it might
contain tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.