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heating pad.
2) Massage the nger with a downward motion several times
before performing the ngerstick.
3) Lower the hand to below the heart level when collecting the
blood drop.
2. Identify a site on the finger to puncture
1) On one of the middle ngers of either
hand.
2) Near the top of the nger on either side.
3) Away from any calluses or scars.
3. Clean the selected area with 70%
isopropyl alcohol, or an alcohol pad.
Dry thoroughly with cotton or gauze.
4. Puncture the finger following the
instructions for the lancet that you are
using.
5. Apply gentle, continuous pressure until a large, hanging
drop of blood forms.
6. Add blood sample. Apply the blood directly on the sample
well of the strip. The minimum sample volume is 10 µL.
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