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Adjustment:
1 and 2 for delicate skin
3 for normal skin
4 and 5 for calloused or thick skin
Note: Greater pressure of the lancing device against
the finger will also increase the puncture depth.
5. Pull the cocking barrel back to set the lancing device.
You may hear a click. The device is now loaded and
ready for obtaining a drop of blood.
6. Prior to testing, wipe your hands with an alcohol swab
or wash your hands with soap. Use warm water to
increase blood flow in your fingers if necessary. Then
dry your hands thoroughly. Massage the hand from
the wrist up to the fingertip a few times to encourage
blood flow.
7. Hold the lancing device against the side of the finger
to be lanced with the cover resting on the finger. Push
the release button to prick your fingertip. You should
hear a click as the lancing device activates. Gently
massage from the base of the finger to the tip of the
finger to obtain the required blood volume. Avoid
smearing the drop of blood.
For the greatest reduction in pain, lance on the sides
of the fingertips. Rotation of sites is recommended.
Repeated punctures in the same spot can make your
fingers sore and callused.
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