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Lancet Precautions
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Do not use the lancet if the safety tab is missing or loose when you take the
lancet out of the bag.
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Do not use the lancet if the needle is bent.
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Use with caution whenever the lancet needle is exposed.
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Never share lancets or the lancing device with other people.
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In order to reduce the risk of infection from prior use of the instrument, always
use a new, sterile lancet. Do not reuse lancets.
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Avoid getting the lancing device or lancets dirty with hand lotion, oils, dirt or
debris.
Specimen collection and preparation by healthcare professionals
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A small drop of fresh whole blood is needed to perform the blood ketone test. Do
not use serum or plasma samples. The
On Call
®
Blood Ketone Test Strips are
for testing fresh capillary and venous whole blood.
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Venous blood samples should be drawn only by healthcare professionals. When
collecting sample, professionals need to follow universal blood collection
precautions and guidelines.
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Venous samples in heparin or EDTA anticoagulants/preservatives may be used.
Do not use anticoagulants such as iodoacetate, sodium citrate, or those
containing fluoride.
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Always test the blood sample as close as possible to the time the sample is
collected.
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When whole blood in a test tube is used, care should be taken to uniformly
distribute red cells throughout the tube before testing. Gently invert the capped
tube several times. (Please note do not mix the blood sample in the tube too
much.)
Please refer to the
On Call
®
Blood Ketone Test Strips insert for more information.
