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Obtaining a Blood Sample
Refer to Lancing Device “Instructions for Use” for detailed
instructions.
Caution!
The Lancing Device is for single patient use ONLY.
For cleaning/disinfecting your Lancing Device
see Lancing Device Care in the Lancing Device
Instructions for Use. Wash your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water after handling the
Meter Lancing Device, or Test Strips. Contact with
blood presents an infection risk.
• Never share lancets or lancing device.
• Lancets are for single use only. Do not re-use.
From Fingertip
1. Prepare fingertip by washing hands in warm, soapy water.
Rinse well. Dry thoroughly.
2. Place end of Lancing Device
against tip of finger. Lance fingertip.
3. Set Lancing Device aside. To help blood drop form, lower
hand to waist level, gently massaging finger from palm to
fingertip. Allow blood drop to form before attempting to
apply to Test Strip.
Always recap, remove and discard used Lancet in appropriate
container when testing is complete.
Note:
Used Strips and lancets are considered biohazardous.
Dispose used Strips and lancets in approved biohazard
container.
