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Deep
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Testing Y
our Blood
Getting the Blood Dr
op
Getting the Blood Drop:
Fingertip Testing —
The depth of the puncture
depends upon the adjustable
endcap setting you choose
and the amount of pressure ap-
plied to the puncture site. You
should determine which combi-
nation works best.
Press the endcap fi rmly against
the puncture site and press the
blue release button.
Wait a few seconds. Stroke your
hand and finger towards the
puncture site to form a drop of
blood. Do not squeeze around
the puncture site.
Test immediately after you
have formed a blood drop.
I
mmediately touch the
tip
of the test strip to
the drop of blood. The
blood is pulled into the test
strip through the tip.
Do not press the tip
against the skin or
place the blood on
top of the test strip.
Hold the tip of the test
strip in the blood drop until
the meter beeps.
After the beep, you will see the
meter count down the five
seconds until the test is
complete and your result is
displayed.
Testing Your Blood:
WARNING:
• The meter and lancing device are for single patient
use. Do not share them with anyone including other
family members! Do not use on multiple patients!
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• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and
can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even
after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
For complete instructions on cleaning and disinfecting
your meter and lancing device, please see page 16.
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