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Testing Your Blood
The following steps will show you how to use the meter, test strips, lancing
device and sterile lancets together to measure your blood glucose level.
Step 1 - Getting a Drop of Blood
The
On Call
®
Vivid Pal
Blood Glucose Monitoring System requires a very
small drop of blood. The blood may be obtained from the fingertip, palm (at
base of the thumb) or forearm. Before testing, choose a clean, dry work
surface. Familiarize yourself with the procedure and make sure you have all
the items needed to obtain a drop of blood.
Important:
Prior to testing, wipe the test site with an alcohol swab or soapy
water. Use warm water to increase blood flow if necessary. Dry your hands
and the test site thoroughly. Make sure there is no alcohol, soap or lotion on
the test site.
Note
:
Never share lancets or the lancing device with others. Cross-use of
meter and lancing device may cause blood borne pathogens transmission.
Always use a new sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only. Wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter, the lancing device, or
the test strips for testing.
Cocking Barrel Lancet Holder
Sterile
Lancet
Clear
Cap
(for
testing
on
forearm
and
palm
)
Ejection
Button
Safety
tab
Puncture
DepthSettings
Release
Button
Lancing
Device
Cover