Acon On Call - Fingertip Testing Procedure; Lancing Device Setup and Operation

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Fingertip Testing
1. Unscrew the lancing device cover from the
body of the lancing device. Insert a sterile
lancet into the lancing device and push it until
the lancet comes to a complete stop in the
lancing device.
2. Hold the lancet firmly in the lancing device
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.
3. Carefully screw the cover back onto the
lancing device. Avoid contact with the
exposed needle. Make sure the cover is fully
sealed on the lancing device.
4. Adjust the puncture depth by rotating the
lancing device cover. There are a total of 5
puncture depth settings. To reduce the
discomfort, use the lowest setting that still
produces an adequate drop of blood.
For fingertip sampling, adjust the depth penetration to reduce the
discomfort. You do not need the clear cap for fingertip sampling.
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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 hand 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.
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