TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing
Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert for collecting
a blood sample.
Preparing the Puncture Site
Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site before blood
extraction has a significant influence on the accuracy of the glucose or
β-ketone value obtained. Blood from a site that has not been rubbed
exhibits a measurably different glucose or β-ketone concentration
than blood from the finger. If the puncture site was rubbed prior to
blood extraction, the difference is significantly reduced.
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of
blood:
● Select the puncture site at fingertips (for glucose test).
● Select the puncture site either at fingertips or palm (please see
section 'Alternative Site Testing' [AST]).
● Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
● Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol
and let it air dry.
● Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing
device (for β-ketone test).
WARNING:
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Never share a lancet of the lancing device.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the
lancing device.
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