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waiting for the meter to turn itself off after several minutes. The result is
stored in the memory, which can be recalled anytime. Refer to Section 5
Meter Setup and Options.
Optional Testing Methods
A Capillary Transfer Tube or pipette may be used to collect blood from a
fingertip and to apply the specimen to the test strip.
Caution:
Do not use capillary tubes that contain anticoagulants.
The following steps are optional for the fingertip blood specimen instructions
above.
For use with the Capillary Transfer Tube, hold the tube slightly downward
and touch the tip of the Capillary Transfer Tube to the blood specimen.
Capillary action will automatically draw the specimen to the fill line and stop.
Note:
The Capillary Transfer Tube will fill automatically. Never squeeze
the Capillary Transfer Tube while sampling.
Wipe away the first drop of blood and then align the tip of the capillary
transfer tube with the specimen application area of the test strip to apply the
next drop of blood (approximately 15
μ
L).
Note:
Do not touch the test strip with the Capillary Transfer Tube or
pipette. The capillary blood should be tested immediately after it
is collected. Use of a capillary transfer tube or pipette helps to
ensure the correct specimen volume is applied. Discard Capillary
Transfer Tube or pipette after use.
