Freestyle FREEDOM LITE - Obtaining and Applying Blood Sample

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Obtain a Blood Sample
Select a test site. ere are dierences in testing on ngers versus
other alternative sites.
Use your lancing device to obtain a blood sample. Refer to the
lancing device insert for detailed instructions on how to use the
FreeStyle lancing device.
Filling the FreeStyle® Lite Test Strip with
Blood
Make sure that the FreeStyle Lite test strip a.
is in the meter, the meter is powered on
and the blood drop and test strip symbols
are displayed. (If the meter is off, take
out the test strip and reinsert it into the
meter.) You are now ready to apply the
blood sample.
Bring the FreeStyle Lite test strip to theb.
blood sample at a slight angle.
The FreeStyle Lite test strip acts like ac.
sponge and pulls the blood into the strip
through the sample area.
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Test Strip Sample Area
WARNING: If you are testing for hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose), or if you suffer from hypoglycemia unawareness, we
recommend that you test on your fingers.
FPO
Important: Use only one test strip sample area per test. Do not apply
blood to both edges, or you may get an inaccurate result. Test strips may
be used only once. Discard used test strips.