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1.
j Wash and dry your hands. Dirty
hands could affect results.
j Prepare the lancing device for
a ngertip test.
j Always use a new lancet with
each test.
or
j Wash and dry your hands. Dirty
hands could affect results.
j Wash and dry the area for an
alternative site test (AST).
j Prepare the lancing device for
an AST test.
j Always use a new lancet with
each test.
Performing a Fingertip Blood Sugar Test or an AST
Prepare > Insert Test Strip > Match Code Number > Test Blood Sample > bG Test Result
j Insert the golden end of a
test strip into the meter in the
direction of the arrow. The
meter turns on.
2.
j Ensure the code number
on the display matches the
code number on the test strip
container. If you miss seeing
the code number, remove the
test strip and reinsert it into
the meter.
3.