Fingertip Blood Sampling - Lifescan OneTouch Ultra Owner's Booklet

Fingertip Blood Sampling

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OneTouch Ultra
drop to perform a test. You may obtain it from a
fingertip or forearm. (See page 26 for information on
obtaining a blood sample from the forearm.) Choose a
different puncture site each time you test. Repeated
punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and
calluses.
STEP 1
Position the Sampler.
Hold the OneTouch
firmly against the side of your finger.
Press the release button.
STEP 2 Massage the Fingertip.
Massaging the fingertip gently will help
you obtain a round drop of blood. Do not
squeeze excessively on the puncture site.
The blood sample must be at least one
microlitre (1 µL) in volume ( actual size) or
you may get an Æ message (see page 55)
or an inaccurate test result. Do not smear
the blood sample. Proceed with your blood
glucose test.
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System requires a very small blood
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UltraSoft Sampler
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