Getting a blood sample
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Overview of the lancing device
CAUTION:
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Make sure to wash the puncture site with soap and water before sampling.
• Never share a lancet or a lancing device with anyone.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet—lancets are for single use only.
• Keep your meter and lancing device clean. See pages 51–52.
Sterile Lancet
Blue cap* (for fingertip sampling)
Depth indicator
*The blue cap and clear cap are also used for depth adjustment.
Cocking control
Release button
Clear cap*
(for alternate site sampling)
Lancet point
Protective disk
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