ReliOn Micro - Blood Glucose Testing; Getting a Drop of Blood

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BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING
Getting a Drop of Blood
Step 1: Wash hands with soap and warm water. Dry
hands thoroughly. If you use alcohol wipes to cleanse
ngers,makesuretheareaisdrybeforelancingnger.
Residual alcohol may lead to inaccurate readings.
Step 2: Let the arm hang down for 10 to 15 seconds.
Holding the arm below the heart and massaging the
wrist,palmandngermakesiteasiertoobtaina
blood drop.
Step 3:Chooseasiteonthesideofangertipto
minimize pain.
Step 4: Press the lancing device to the side of
thengertip.Pushthereleasebutton.Follow
manufacturers instructions for how the lancing
device or lancet should be used.