Arkray GLUCOCARD Expression - Alternate Site Testing (AST)

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Step 3:
Hold the lancing device (puncture) or lancet against the side of the nger
and lance the nger. Follow manufacturer’s instruction for how the lancing
device (puncture) or lancet should be used.
Tip:
Toavoidsoreness,selectasiteonthesideofyourngertips.Toavoidcalluses,choosea
differentsiteeachtimeforobtainingthebloodsample.
Important Information on Alternate Site Testing (AST)
The GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose
Monitoring System can test blood glucose from
areas other than your ngertip such as palm and
forearm (alternate site testing, or AST). Alternate
site testing can be less painful than ngertip testing,
because of the physiological differences between
your ngertip, palm and forearm;
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alternate site
test results may be signicantly different than results from ngertip testing
under certain conditions. You should consult with your doctor or healthcare
professional before using an alternate site to test.