Adjusting Depth - Zoetis AlphaTRAK 2 Manual

T H E L A N C I N G D E V I C E
Parts of the Lancing Device
LOAD / EJECT SLIDER BUTTON
LANCET
Loading the Lancing Device
A. Remove cap (snap off at an angle).
B. Insert a new lancet firmly into the blue lancet holder cup.
NOTE: This may cock the device, which is perfectly fine.
C. Twist the round cover off the lancet to expose the needle.
TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH NEEDLE.
D. Replace the cap until it snaps in place.
Lancing Device Do's and Don'ts
DO...
Prepare the lancing device before approaching your pet for a blood sample.
Make sure the meter is set and ready prior to getting a blood sample.
DON'T...
Set the lancing device at too shallow of depth. You may not get an
adequate blood droplet.
Squeeze area of skin surrounding the lancing area. It could introduce more
plasma or water into the blood droplet and may affect results.
Remove the lancet cover until you're ready to replace the cap.
Touch the exposed needle on the lancet. Ouch!
DEPTH SETTING WINDOW
TRIGGER BUTTON
LANCET CUP
LANCET COVER
The Meter

Adjusting Depth

A. Rotate the cap to change depth setting.
B. View the depth setting in the depth window.
Level 1 is the shallowest.
Level 5 is the deepest.*
* Depending on your device, it may have whole number settings 1 –9
with 9 being the deepest.
CAP
Using the Lancing Device
A. With lancet loaded, pull back gray slider until it clicks.
This loads the device. (If slider does not click, you may have
already cocked the device when loading the lancet.)
B. Push the gray trigger button to spring the lancet and obtain
a blood sample.
C. To eject the used lancet, push the gray slider forward.
D. Discard used lancets. DO NOT REUSE LANCETS.
Getting a Blood Sample Understanding Results