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Blood specimens for the 3-in-1 Lipid Panel or the individual tests can be
obtained by using a safety lancet. . (For individual tests only, a lancing device
may also be used.)
Lancing Device (For individual tests only)
Refer to the instructions below for details.
For obtaining a drop of blood from the fingertip, adjust the penetration depth
on the lancing device to reduce discomfort.
Unscrew the lancing device cover from the body of the lancing device.
Insert a sterile lancet into the lancet holder and push it until the lancet comes
to a complete stop in the lancet holder.
Hold the lancet firmly in the lancet holder and twist the safety tab of the lancet
until it loosens. Then pull the safety tab off the lancet. Save the safety tab
for lancet disposal.