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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 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
• Venous, neonatal, or arterial blood may be used only if drawn by
healthcare professionals. When collecting any type of sample,
professionals need to follow universal blood collection precautions
and guidelines.
• A small drop of fresh whole blood is needed to perform the blood
glucose test. Venous or arterial blood samples in heparin and
EDTA anticoagulants/preservatives may be used. Do not use
anticoagulants such as iodoacetate, sodium citrate, or those
containing fluoride. Do not use serum or plasma samples.
• Neonatal blood sample may be collected from heel using a single-
use lancing device.
• Always test the blood sample as close as possible to the time the
sample is collected. Otherwise, the venous or arterial blood
glucose measurement should be performed within 15 minutes of
blood sample collection to minimize the effect of glycolysis.
• 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.)
Step 2 - Testing Blood Glucose
Step 2 - Testing Blood Glucose
Note: Insertion of a new test strip at any time, except while in the
data transfer mode (detailed on page 33), will cause the meter to
automatically enter the test mode.
1.
Insert a test strip into the strip port, contact
bars end first and facing up, to turn on the
meter and display all the display segments. If
the audio option is on, the meter will beep,
signaling the meter is turned on.
Make sure that the code number that
appears on the display matches the code
number (CODE) on the test strip vial (or on
the foil pouch). If not, make sure to locate
and insert the code chip that came with the
box of strips. If the codes still do not match,
do not perform a test. You will need a new
package of test strips to perform a test.
2.
The blinking test strip and blood drop icon
will indicate that the test strip is inserted
correctly and a drop of blood can be added.
If the test strip has been inserted incorrectly,
the meter will not turn on.
3.
Touch the blood sample to the sample tip at
the end of the test strip. If the audio option is
turned on, the meter will also beep to
indicate the measurement has started. If you
applied a blood but do not see the starting of
the count down, you may reapply a second
drop of blood within 3 seconds.
DO NOT:
Apply sample to the front or back of the
test strip.
Smear the blood drop onto the test strip.
Press your finger against the test strip.
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