Accu-Chek Aviva User Manual page 24

Alternate Site Testing (AST) (continued)
Note: If the blood drop is too small, reapply pressure to get a sufficient blood drop.
7. Return the AST cap to the
same position over the
puncture site. Apply pressure
to the site to help the blood
drop form properly. Do not
allow the cap to touch the
blood drop.
Chapter 2
8. Touch the drop of blood to the
front edge of the yellow win-
dow of the test strip. When you
see flash, you have enough
blood in the test strip. If you
applied blood but do not see the
flashing , you may reapply
more blood within five seconds.
Discard the used test strip.
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9. Load the next lancet by
twisting the priming button
one quarter turn forward
(until it stops).