User's Manual

CHAPTER 3. COLLECTING BLOOD SAMPLES
CAUTION
• When collecting the capillary blood from the fingerstick, palm, forearm, or upper arm, there
is the possibility of a bloodborne pathogen transmission.
• Users should wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter, lancing
device, or test strips.
1. Getting a blood sample from fingersticks
1) Twist off the protective lancet cap.
2) Position the lancet and press it firmly against the puncture site.
3) Gently apply intermittent pressure to the puncture site to obtain sufficient blood.
CAUTION:
• A lancet should be used only once. Do not share used lancets with another person. To
prevent possible infection, a used lancet should not be touched by another person.
• Dispose of used lancets in a biohazardous waste container with lid.
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