Testing With Blood Sample; Preparing The Lancing Device For Blood Testing; Preparing The Puncture Site - GlucoRx HCT Owner's Manual

TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE

WARNING:
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Never share a lancet or the lancing device. GlucoRx Lancing device is for
self-use only.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the
lancing device.

Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing

Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert for collecting
a blood sample.

Preparing the Puncture Site

Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site before blood
extraction has a significant influence on the accuracy of the glucose or
β-ketone value obtained. Blood from a site that has not been rubbed
exhibits a measurably different glucose or β-ketone concentration
than blood from the finger. If the puncture site was rubbed prior to
blood extraction, the difference is significantly reduced.
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of
blood:
● Select the puncture site at fingertips (for glucose test).
● Select the puncture site either at fingertips or palm (please see
section 'Alternative Site Testing' [AST]).
● Hand wash the puncture site with warm water and dry thoroughly
before testing
● Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
● Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing
device (for AST in a β-ketone test).
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