User manual LIFESCAN LANCING DEVICE

[. . . ] Before you test your blood glucose, wash your hands and the sample site with warm, soapy water. See the instructions that came with your meter for important information about sampling from the forearm or palm. Forearm Choose a fleshy area of the forearm away from bone or visible veins. Sometimes there is less blood flow to the forearm than to the fingertips. [. . . ] Sometimes there is less blood flow to the forearm than to the fingertips. To help you get a large enough drop of blood, you may gently massage or apply warmth to the site to increase blood flow. install the OneTouch® AST TM Clear Cap on the OneTouch® Lancing Device The OneTouch® AST TM Clear Cap is used for forearm and palm sampling only. Replace the blue cap with the OneTouch® AST TM Clear Cap. Palm Choose a fleshy area on the palm below your thumb or little finger. Select a spot with no visible veins and away from deep lines, which may cause your blood sample to smear. Adjust the depth setting You may have to adjust the OneTouch® Lancing Device to a deeper setting to get a large enough drop of blood from your forearm or palm. Insert a sterile lancet into the OneTouch® Lancing Device Insert the lancet into the holder and push in firmly. Twist the protective disk until it separates from the lancet. Replace the cap Use the blue cap for fingertip blood sampling. Follow the instructions in your meter's owner's booklet for proper sample application. If it does not click, it may have been cocked when you inserted the lancet. Puncture your finger Hold the OneTouch® Lancing Device firmly against the side of your finger. Cover the exposed lancet tip before removing the lancet. Place the lancet protective disk on a hard surface then push the lancet tip into the flat side of the disk. It is important to discard the used lancet carefully after each use to avoid unintended lancet stick injuries. Used lancets may be considered biohazardous waste in your area. Be sure to follow your local regulations for proper disposal. Get a round drop of blood Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood forms on your fingertip. Follow the instructions in your meter's owner's booklet for proper sample application. [. . . ] Get a round drop of blood Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood forms on your fingertip. Follow the instructions in your meter's owner's booklet for proper sample application. If the blood smears or runs, do not use that sample. Dry the area and gently squeeze another drop of blood or puncture a new site. [. . . ]