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7. Press the Continue button to display the Insert Strip screen.
The meter waits for you to insert a strip. Once the test strip is
inserted the meter transitions to the Apply Sample screen.
8. Wash patient's hand with water then dry thoroughly. Alternatively,
use alcohol pads to clean area; dry thoroughly after cleaning.
9. Holding hand downward, massage finger with thumb toward
the tip to stimulate blood flow.
10. Use a single-use, disposable, safety lancet to puncture the
finger. To reduce the risk of pre-analytical error, facilities should
consider using a 21-gauge lancet when collecting capillary
samples.
11. Squeeze the finger to form a drop of blood. Wipe away the first
drop of blood then squeeze the finger again to form a second
drop of blood.
Testing a Blood Sample
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