Information About Alternate Site Testing (Ast); What Is Alternate Site Testing - iHealth BG5 Owner's Manual

2. Discoloration of the meter casing or lancing device; for
example, it is difficult to read the labeling information.
3. Corrosion, crazing (fine cracks), embrittlement, and/or
cracking of the meter casing or lancing device.
INFORMATION ABOUT ALTERNATE SITE TESTING
(AST)

What is Alternate Site Testing?

Alternate Site Testing (AST) is the use of parts of the body, other
than the fingertips, to check blood glucose levels. The iHealth
system allows you to test on the palm, forearm, upper arm, calf, or
thigh with equivalent results to fingertip testing when used at
appropriate times.
Caution: When performing Alternate Site Testing, please
remember to change the cap of the lancing device to the clear cap
specially designed for AST.
Upper Arm
Forearm
Palm
Finger
19
Thigh
Calf