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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.
Step
2.
Remove
a
test
strip
from
its
vial.
With
clean,
dry
hands,
you
may
touch
the
test
strip
anywhere
on
its
surface.
Do
not
bend,
cut
or
modify
the
test
strips
in
any
way.
Remove
the
test
strip
from
the
vial
and
use
it
instantly.
Step
3.
Insert
the
test
strip
into
the
meter's
test
port
and
the
meter
is
turned
on.
The
time
and
date
appears
on
the
screen.
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
use
“Bioland”
test
strips,
other
test
strips
may
not
produce
accurate
results.
