Equinox Systems EQ-TD-4286 Owner's Manual page 21

NOTE:
• Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the blood.
• If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the meter
will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip to start
a new test.
• The confirmation window should be filled with blood before the meter begins
to count down. NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip after the drop of
blood has moved away. Discard the used test strip and retest with a new
one.
• If you have trouble filling the confirmation window, please contact your health
care professional or the local customer service for assistance.
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3. Obtaining a blood sample
Use the pre-set lancing device to
puncture the desired site. Wipe off the
first appeared drop of blood with a clean
cotton swab. The size of the drop should
be at least as big as (actual size), which
is 0.5 microliter (μL) of volume. Gently
squeeze the punctured area to obtain
another drop of blood. Be careful NOT to
smear the blood sample.
4. Apply the sample
Gently apply the drop of blood to the
absorbent hole of the test strip at a titled
angle. Confirmation window should be
completely filled if enough blood sample
has been applied. Do NOT remove your
finger until you hear a beep sound.