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Getting a blood sample
Getting a blood sample from your forearm or palm is different
than getting a sample from your fingertips. Follow these
instructions to get a sufficient blood drop for testing.
CAUTION:
Before testing, make sure to wash the puncture site with soap
and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
The clear cap is for forearm and palm sampling only. Replace
the blue cap with the clear cap. For more information on how to
obtain a clear cap, contact customer service at 1800 225544 or
022-30845544.
1.
Insert a sterile lancet and
snap on the clear cap
2.
Adjust the depth setting
You may need a deeper setting to get a
sufficient sample for testing.
Twist the clear cap toward the larger
numbers to increase the depth.
Be sure to cock the lancing device.
3.
Choose a sample site
• Choose a spot away from bone, veins, and hair. Massage the site
to increase blood flow.
• Select a spot with no visible veins and avoid deep lines, which
may cause your blood sample to smear.
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Palm
Forearm
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