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NOTE: Cleaning of the puncture site is important. Sweat left
on the fingers may cause falsely high lactate test results.
5. Holding hand downward, massage finger with thumb
toward tip to stimulate blood flow.
6. Use the 21 gauge, single use, disposable safety lancet
to puncture the finger.
7. Wipe off the first drop with a clean tissue. The first drop
may be contaminated.
8. Squeeze the finger to form a second drop of blood. To
avoid collection of interstitial fluid as well as blood,
do
not squeeze vigorously
.
9. When the second blood drop appears, touch the end of
the test strip to the blood drop until the well of test strip
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