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NOTE:
Alcohol swabs with 70% alcohol can be purchased in pharmacy.
Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same
spot may cause soreness and calluses.
Performing a Lactate Test
To perform a lactate test, you will need:
(d), (f)
and
(g).
1.
Insert a test strip to turn on the meter
The meter displays the initiating animation.
2.
Select general mode by pressing
▲
or
▼
.
Press
M
to perform this test.
3.
Obtaining a blood sample (j)
Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the desired site. The
size of the drop should be at least as 0.8 microliter (
μ
L) of volume.
Gently squeeze the punctured area to obtain another drop of
blood. Be careful
NOT
to smear the blood sample.
4.
Apply the sample (k)
Gently apply the drop of blood to the absorbent hole of the test
strip at a tilted angle. Confirmation window should be completely
filled if enough blood sample has been applied. Do
NOT
remove
your finger until you hear a beep sound.
NOTE:
Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the
blood.
If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the
meter will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip
to start a new test.
The confirmation window should be filled with blood before the meter begins
to count down.
NEVER
try to add more blood to the test strip after the drop
of blood has moved away.
Discard the used test strip and retest with a
new one.
If you have trouble filling the confirmation window, please contact your
health care professional or the local customer service for assistance.
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