Getting Ready for Testing
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Before performing a blood glucose test,
you have to prepare the items below :
PRECAUTION
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Assembling the Smart Code Key into your meter is necessary before starting your test.
Each time of using a new box of test strip, you have to assemble the Smart Code
Key from the new strip package.
Cleaning your hands
Before starting your test, use warm soapy water to wash your hands and dry
thoroughly. Warm water helps to increase the blood flow to your fingertips. You can
also use alcohol swab to clean your finger to get accurate measurement.
Performing a Test in Order
Test Strips
- Meter ( with Smart Code
Key installed )
- Blood Glucose Test Strips
( Please check the expired date on the vial. Don’t
use the expired test strip )
- Lancing device
- Sterile lancet
- Alcohol swab ( optional )
Plunger
Hub
Lancet carrier
Release button
Safe switch
Depth adjustable cap
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1) Hold the adjustable cap in one hand and hold the hub in the other
hand. Bend the cap towards the down side. When a gap appears
between the cap and hub, pull them off in opposite directions.
2) Pull off the depth adjustable cap.
3) Insert a new disposable lancet firmly into lancet carrier.
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