About Alternate Site Testing
The can measure a blood sample from your
Upper arm, Forearm, Hand, Thigh or Calf alternatively. Obtaining
a blood drop from these “alternate site” may be less pain than a
fingertip. Following figure shows where you can test with the
. Do not apply to moles, veins, bones and
tendons. Consult to your healthcare specialist before doing
alternate site test.
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Upper Arm
Forearm
Hand
Fingertips
Thigh
Calf
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Caution : Do not test on alternate sites :
when you think your blood glucose level is changing rapidly,
such as within two hours of exercise, a rapid-acting insulin
injection or insulin pump bolus or within two hours after a meal.
When you are testing for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or
if you suffer from hypoglycemia unawareness.
Obtaining a blood sample from alternate sites is different than a
fingertips sample collecting.
After inserting a new sterile lancet, put on
the clear AST cap to the lancing device.
Place the lancing device on selected
position, pressing the lancing device for a
few seconds. After then push the release
button to take a sample. Watch through
the clear cap until a sufficient blood sample
is taken. If there is not enough blood,
gently massage the area until a sufficient
sample has been collected.
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About Alternate Site Testing
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