Twist off the lancet cap. Be
sure to save it for disposing
of the used lancet.
Testing
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Getting Ready to T
est
Getting Ready to T
est
Getting Ready to Test:
Read the insert for the M
ICROLET
®
2 lancing device for
complete instructions.
Before testing, always wash your hands with warm soapy
water and dry them well.
Replace the device endcap.
Remove a test strip from the
bottle.
Tightly close the
bottle lid immediately after
you have removed the test
strip.
NOTE:
Check the expiration date. Make sure the test strip
does not appear torn or damaged.
Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you
have removed the test strip. Excess moisture could
damage the test strip.
Hold the test strip with the gray
end facing up.
Insert the gray end into the test
strip port on the meter.
No need
to enter a code!
Check battery status. If bat-
tery shows low, see page 41.
The meter will turn on. A test
strip with a fl ashing blood drop
will appear, letting you know
the meter is ready to test, and
the
Send
arrow ( ) will show
that the meter is set to send
the result to your compatible
Medtronic device.
Remove the endcap from
the
M
ICROLET
2
lancing
device.
Rotate (do not remove) the
protective cap on a lancet
¼ turn.
Insert the lancet fi rmly until it
comes to a full stop. This will
“cock” the device.
NOTE:
You can also pull and
release the cocking end to
“cock” the device.
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