40
Step 4:
Pick up the meter and touch the end of the test strip
to the blood sample until the reaction site is full.
Immediately remove the meter and test strip from the
blood drop.
IMPORTANT
Repeat blood draw if fluid is clear.
IMPORTANT!
Insert strip
VERTICALLY
into blood sample,
NOT at an angle.
IMPORTANT
If it takes longer than 20 SECONDS to obtain a
blood sample, and any sample has been applied
to the strip, discard strip and use a new strip
before proceeding.
Continue to hold the
lancing device firmly
against the skin
d) Once a large
enough drop
of blood has
formed,
remove the lanc-
ing device.
