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Obtaining Blood Samples (continued)
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CAUTION
If you accidentally stab or scratch yourself with the lancet, follow basic first aid procedures.
If bleeding persists, contact your local healthcare professional.
Prepare the lancing device and puncture the test site
Optional: a thin layer of petroleum jelly may be applied to the test site prior to lancing. This
can help the blood form a droplet without getting into the hair. The AlphaTrak 3 lancing
device may be used to help obtaining a blood sample.
For more information on the lancing
device follow the instructions included in your AlphaTrak 3 Starter Kit (Quick Start Guide).
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Blood Glucose Testing
Use the test strips within the meter’s operating temperature
range: 39 - 104 °F (4 - 40 °C)
Store test strips in a dry place between 36 - 90 °F (2 - 32 °C)
Store test strips away from direct sunlight and heat
Store test strips in their original vial only
Clean and dry your hands before removing a strip
from the vial
Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing
a test strip
Use the test strips beyond the expiration date printed on
the side of the test strip vial since this may cause inaccurate
results (Test strips expire at 12 months after opening)
Transfer test strips to another container
Store test strips outside the vial
Bend, cut, or alter test strips
DO NOT:
DO:
Press the test strip against the test site
Scrape the blood onto the test strip
Apply blood to the flat side of the test strip
Apply blood to the test strip when the test strip is out
of the meter
Put blood or foreign objects into the meter
IMPORTANT
Use only AlphaTrak 3 test strips. Other test strips can give inaccurate results. The test strips are single use only.
WARNING
Drying agents in the test strip vial may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may irritate skin and eyes.
Read the AlphaTrak 3 test strip package insert for more information.
Perform a glucose test
See ‘Blood Glucose Testing’ section of this user guide.
Gently apply pressure to the test site
Use a sterile gauze or cotton pad to help stop the bleeding.
