G E T T I N G A B L O O D S A M P L E
(CAPILLARY SAMPLING)
The Meter
The Lancing Device
Understanding Results
1. Prepare the Testing Site
Gather all the supplies needed to perform a test.
To increase blood flow to the testing site, it may help to warm the area. Gently
rub or hold a warm cloth or warming pad against the area for a few seconds.
To help the blood form into a droplet, apply a very thin layer of petroleum
jelly to testing site before lancing.
2. Turn Meter On by Inserting
Test Strip
Turn the meter on by inserting a test strip with the butterfly on the test strip
facing up and flying into the meter. Confirm that the code on the meter
matches the species code on the test strip vial.
3. Prick Selected Test Site
Using the lancing device, prick the selected testing site.
(See
Lancing Device
section for details on this step.)
If you are having trouble getting a blood sample, apply gentle pressure to the
test site with the lancing device. If you still have not received enough blood after
60 seconds, change the lancet, adjust the lancing device depth and try again.
4. Add Blood Drop to the Test
Strip in the Meter
With the test strip in the meter, touch one
side of the test strip to the blood drop.
You will hear a beep and see lines moving
on the meter display to indicate it is working.
5. Add More Blood to Test
Strip if Needed
If the meter does not display lines
indicating it is working, you can add
more blood to the same side of the test
strip for up to 60 seconds.
6. Record Results
Results appear in seconds. Record the glucose reading in your
PetDialog app
and discard used test strip and lancet.
7. Cleanup and Reward
After testing, apply gentle pressure to the test site with gauze
or a cotton ball to stop the bleeding, if needed.
You may want to give your pet a diabetes-friendly reward after
you’re done with the test.
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