Preparing The Lancing Device - Accu-Chek Mobile User Manual

Testing blood glucose
3.1

Preparing the lancing device

You can use the lancing device to obtain blood from a Y Y
fingertip or from other (alternate) sites. You can choose
one of 11 different penetration depth settings to suit
your own skin type.
You can use the lancing device either docked on to the Y Y
meter or separately from the meter.
If you wish to obtain blood from alternate sites (such as
the ball of the thumb, forearm, upper arm, calf or
thigh), you must replace the normal black cap on the
lancing device with a special AST cap (AST stands for
alternate site testing). If there is no AST cap in the
AST cap
pack, you can order one from the Accu-Chek Enquiry
Line by calling 1800 251 816.
Make sure to also read the instructions for use that
come with the AST cap before using blood from alter-
nate sites for a blood glucose test.
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