Helpful Hints For Successful Blood Collection - Pogo Press. Test. GO Owner's Manual

WARNING: POGO meter and test cartridges are for YOUR use only.
Do not share, even with family members. Clean POGO when visibly
dirty. Even after thorough cleaning and disinfection, all parts of the
system are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit
infectious diseases.

Helpful Hints for Successful Blood Collection:

POGO ® is a NEW way to test using All-Automatic
which combines lancing and blood collection into one easy step.
Carefully read this panel to learn how to achieve automated blood
collection.
• Choose the right test site: Since POGO automates blood
collection, you should ONLY USE FINGERS YOU KNOW BLEED
WELL. Also, avoid calluses and nail beds.
• Increase circulation: Prepare the fingertip to be lanced by
rubbing it several times starting at the knuckle and pressing
downward toward the end of the fingertip. Rub firmly enough
to turn the end of your finger "reddish" from the increased
blood flow.
NOTE: Cold fingers restrict blood flow. Make sure fingertips are at
room temperature or warmer before testing.
IMPORTANT: If you have difficulty getting enough blood,
CHOOSE THE RIGHT TEST SITE AND INCREASE CIRCULATION
TO FINGERTIP. PRESS DOWN FIRMLY on test port during auto
lance. This will help ensure the right depth is achieved to get
enough blood for the test.
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• Seal the test port: Completely cover the
test port. Create a seal over the port hole
with your fingertip. Avoid finger positions
that allow air to leak through the port.
KEEP THE PORT SEALED DURING THE
ENTIRE BLOOD COLLECTION PROCESS.
You may want to practice finger
positioning before testing, especially if
you have long fingernails or like to test on
the side of the fingertip.
• Apply consistent pressure: When
lancing, PRESS DOWN until you see the
3-2-1 countdown. This signals you have
the right pressure for the test. Hold finger
steady so POGO can automatically lance
and collect blood sample. After lance,
DO NOT LIFT finger even slightly off test
port; this can interrupt blood collection.
Note: pressing way too hard may restrict
blood flow and cause meter errors.
• It's helpful to place your index finger
from your other hand on top of the finger
being tested to ensure you apply firm
and consistent pressure without lifting
during automated blood collection.
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