NOTE:
Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the blood.
If you do not apply a blood sample within 2 minutes, the meter will
automatically turn off. You must remove the test strip and insert it back into
the meter to start a new test.
The confirmation window should be filled with blood before the meter begins to
count down. NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip after the drop of
blood has moved away. Discard the used test strip and retest with a new
one.
3. Obtaining a blood sample
Use the
single-use auto-disabling
lancing device to puncture the desired
site. Wipe off the first appeared drop of
blood with a clean cotton swab. The size
of the drop should be at least 0.5
microliter (μL) for a blood glucose test
or 0.8 microliter (μL) for a blood ketone
test. Gently squeeze the punctured area
to obtain another drop of blood. Be
careful NOT to smear the blood sample.
4. Bring strip to sample
While holding the meter in an angled
position with the strip facing down, gently
bring the strip to the sample so that the
absorbent hole can sip in the blood.
Confirmation window should be
completely filled if enough blood sample
has been applied. Do NOT remove your
patient's
finger until you hear a beep
sound.
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