Veterinary Lactate Meter
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Performing a Blood Lactate Test
Obtaining a Drop of Blood
IMPORTANT:
When performing a blood lactate test, use a new sterile lancet or insulin syringe
to obtain a blood sample.
If using a lancing device:
1.Unscrew the lancing device cap
2.Place the lancet into the lancing device
3.Twist and pull the protective lancet cover to expose the sterile needle tip
4.Screw on the lancing device cap. Select the skin penetration depth from
shallow to deepest.
5.Pull the barrel back until you hear a ‘click’ sound.
6.Place the lancing device softly against the animal’s paw or marginal ear vein.
Press the trigger to obtain a blood droplet.
PERFORM THE TEST WITH THE METER
