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Note:
Do not touch the test strip with the end of the capillary transfer tube or pipette. The
capillary blood should be tested immediately after collection. Use of a capillary transfer tube
or pipette is recommended for accurate results.
Capillary blood samples can be obtained by using a lancing device and a lancet or a safety
lancet.
Lancing Device
For obtaining a drop of blood from the paw or ear, adjust the puncture depth on the lancing
device as needed.
Unscrew the lancing device cover from the body of the lancing device. Insert a sterile lancet
into the lancet holder and push it until the lancet comes to a complete stop in the lancet
holder.
Hold the lancet firmly in the lancet holder and twist the safety tab of the lancet until it
loosens. Then, pull the safety tab off the lancet. Save the safety tab for lancet disposal.
Carefully screw the cover back onto the lancing device. Avoid contact with the exposed
needle. Make sure the cover is fully sealed on the lancing device.
Adjust the puncture depth by rotating the lancing device cover. There are a total of 5
puncture depth settings (1=lowest setting, 5=highest setting). To reduce discomfort, use the
lowest setting that still produces an adequate drop of blood.
Note:
Greater pressure of the lancing device against the paw/ear will also increase the
puncture depth.
Pull the cocking barrel back to set the lancing device. A click may be heard. The device is
now loaded and ready to obtain a drop of blood.
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