Getting A Blood Sample - Prodigy Pocket El Manual Del Propietario

PRODIGY Pocket® Blood Glucose Meter
*The lancing device is prepared and ready to
lance your finger for a blood sample.

Getting a Blood Sample

STEP 1: Wash Your Hands and Puncture Site
Use warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry your hands
thoroughly.
STEP 2: Select and Lance a Puncture Site
• Fingertip
Hold the lancing device
firmly against the side of
your finger. Press the release
button. You will hear a click,
indicating that the puncture is
complete. See Figure 27.
• Sites other Than Your Fingertip
Please refer to the "About Alternate Site
Testing (AST)" Section. Please consult your
healthcare professional before obtaining
blood from sites other than your fingertip.
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Figure 27
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PRODIGY Pocket® Blood Glucose Meter
STEP 3: Obtain a Blood Sample
Do not smear the blood sample. See Figure 28. To
obtain the most accurate results, wipe off the first
drop of blood and gently milk the finger to obtain
another drop of blood. See Figure 29.
Figure 28
STEP 4: Remove the Lancet
Remove the cap of the lancing
device by twisting it off. Place the
protective cap back on the
exposed tip of the lancet by
pushing the lancet into it.
Eject the lancet by sliding the
eject button forward.
See Figure 30.
*Always use caution when
removing the lancet. Discard the
lancet according to your local safety
regulations.
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Figure 29
Figure 30
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