User's Guide

3. Running a
patient
test
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8. Obtain sample
Place the lancet firmly against the finger and
activate the trigger (see your selected lancet’s
instructions for details).
Gently squeeze from the base of the finger to form
a drop of blood. Wipe away this first drop, then
gently squeeze again to form a second drop.
If the blood smears or runs, wipe it off with a tissue
and gently squeeze another drop.
The drop should be about the same size as the test
strip target area (the white semi-circular notch at
the base of the strip).
9. Apply the sample
When the meter moves to the
Apply Sample screen, transfer
the hanging drop of blood
from the finger to the target
area (the white semi-circular
notch to the base of the strip).
The sample should fill the
entire target area.
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You must apply the blood to the test strip within 30 seconds of lancing.
After the sample is applied, do not bump the meter or strip until the final
result is displayed.
Do not tilt the meter at extreme angles while running a test. If the meter is
tilted too much in any direction before sample application, a warning screen
will prompt you to hold it level. If the meter is tilted after sample application,
an error will occur and the test will abort.
Ensure enough sample is applied to fill the small white semi-circle notch
target area on the strip.
If you spill sample into the meter’s strip port, clean the meter using the
instructions on Page 31.
wipe first
drop
use second
drop
Use the lancet only once and dispose of it in biohazard waste after use.