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Pressing for
a few seconds
Releasing
button
Alternative site testing: palm or forearm blood sampling
- To perform alternative site testing, install the clear cap for your
.
( For detailed information, refer to the instruction manual for the
. )
- To increase the blood flow, massage the intended puncture area of your
palm or
forearm for a few seconds.
-
Immediately after massaging the intended puncture area, press and hold the
lancing device with the clear cap against palm or forearm.
- Press the release button.
- Continue holding the lancing device against your palm or forearm and gradually
increase pressure for a few seconds until the blood sample size is sufficient. DO
NOT test on the palm or forearm if you are testing for hypoglycemia (Low blood
glucose).
Rightest™
GD500
Lancing Device
Rightest™
GD500
Lancing Device
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Palm
Forearm
Alternative Site Testing
Alternative Site Testing
CAUTION
- Test results may vary if blood samples are taken from different sites or under certain
conditions where glucose levels are changing rapidly such as: following a drink, a meal, an
insulin dose or exercise. In these cases, only the fingertip should be used.
- DO NOT test on the palm or forearm if you are testing for hypoglycemia (Low blood glucose).
- Fingertip samples can show the rapid change in glucose faster than palm or forearm
samples.
- Consult your healthcare professional before sampling from your palm or forearm.
- Since the blood flow in the forearm and palm is slower than in the fingertip,
sites other than
fingertip.
- If you use the normal lancing device for your palm or forearm, the blood sample may not be
sufficient for meter operation.
- Periodically compare the test system to a laboratory test system that is known to be well
maintained and monitored by a healthcare provider.
use the clear
cap provided with the
GD500 Lancing Device when testing
Rightest™
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