Zoetis AlphaTRAK 2 Manual

How to perform a blood glucose
test with the AlphaTRAK
Testing your diabetic pet's blood glucose at
home is easy and accurate with AlphaTRAK 2.
Using the lancing device is virtually painless
for your pet. With a little practice, performing
a blood glucose test will fit easily into your
daily routine.
ALPHATRAK 2 IS DESIGNED WITH YOU AND
YOUR PET IN MIND.
Requires a very small blood sample size
Turns on and starts test automatically
Strips are designed for faster wicking
Readings are ready in seconds
Step 2: Gather all the supplies needed
to perform a test
AlphaTRAK 2 Meter
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Lancet
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AlphaTRAK 2 Testing Strips
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Vaseline (to help blood form droplets)
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Gauze or tissue
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Step 5: Draw blood
Using the lancing device, draw a small amount of
blood from the selected testing site. (See reverse
side for tips for this step.)
2 Meter.
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FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO COMPLETE A TEST. HELPFUL TESTING TIPS ARE ON THE BACK OF THIS SHEET.
Step 3: Prepare lancet
Insert a new lancet into a lancing device, push until it
comes to a complete stop, and replace the clear cover.
Adjust lancing
device depth by
rotating the
wheel: 1 is the
shallowest, 4 is
the deepest.
Step 6: Obtain blood sample with meter
With the meter, touch only one side of the test strip to the
blood drop. You will hear a beep and see the lines moving on
the meter display to indicate it is working.
Step 1: Select a testing site
Testing sites on dogs:
Elbow callus
Marginal ear vein
Side of the paw pad
Inside of upper lip
Testing sites on cats:
Marginal ear vein
Side of the paw pad
Step 4: Insert test strip into meter
Turn the meter on by inserting a test strip with the
butterfly on the test strip facing up and flying into
the meter. Confirm that the code on the meter
matches the species code on the test strip vial.
Step 7: Record results
Results appear in seconds.
Record the glucose reading
and discard used test strip
and lancet.