Testing
Fingertip Blood Sampling
①
Prior to testing, make sure the hand is warm
and relaxed before collecting the capillary blood
specimen. Use warm water to increase blood
flow if necessary. Massage the hand from the
wrist up to the fingertip a few times to encourage
blood flow.
Clean the testing site with an alcohol swab and
then dry the testing site thoroughly.
②
Place the lancing device firmly against
the side of your fingertip. Press the
Release Button.
③
Gently squeeze your finger until you
get a round drop of blood. Discard the first drop.
If the blood smears or runs, Do Not use that
sample. Wipe the area and gently squeeze
another drop of blood or puncture a new site.
Approximate
size
23
5