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4.
Pull
the
device
control
cap
until
it
clicks.
If
not
clicks,
check
the
needle
is
installed
appropriately.
5.
Aiming
at
the
sterilized
part
for
blood
‐
taking,
press
the
release
key
to
finish
blood
‐
taking.
6.
Screw
the
device
cap.
Push
the
exposed
needle
into
the
needle
cap,
and
then
push
the
ejection
button
to
discard
the
used
needle
in
appropriate
container.
Cover
the
device
cap
at
last.
Preparing
the
puncture
site
Stimulating
blood
perfusion
by
rubbing
the
puncture
site
prior
to
blood
extraction
has
a
significant
influence
on
the
glucose
value
obtained.
Blood
from
a
site
that
has
not
been
rubbed
exhibits
a
measurably
different
glucose
concentration
than
blood
from
the
finger.
When
the
puncture
site
was
rubbed
prior
to
blood
extraction,
the
difference
was
significantly
reduced.
Please
follow
the
suggestions
below
before
obtaining
a
drop
of
blood:
Rub
the
puncture
site
for
about
20
seconds
before
penetration.
Select
the
puncture
site
either
at
the
fingertips
or
another
body
part
(please
see
section
“Alternative
Site
Testing”
(AST)
on
how
to
select
the
appropriate
sites).
Clean
the
puncture
site
using
cotton
moistened
with
70%
alcohol
and
let
it
air
dry.
Fingertip
testing
Hold
the
lancing
device
firmly
against
the
side
of
your
finger.
Press
the
release
key.
You
will
hear
a
click,
indicating
that
the
puncture
is
complete.
NOTE
:
Choose
a
different
spot
each
time
you
test.
Repeated
punctures
at
the
same
spot
may
cause
soreness
and
calluses.
Please
consult
your
health
care
professional
before
you
begin
AST.
It
is
recommended
to
discard
the
first
drop
of
blood
as
it
might
contain
tissue
fluid,
which
may
affect
the
test
result.
Performing
a
Blood
Glucose
Test
Step
1.
Wash
hands
with
soap
and
warm
water.