(Palm Or Forearm) - AgaMatrix iBGStar Owner's Manual

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[2] Rub Test Site:
To increase the blood flow in your palm (at the base of the
thumb) or forearm, rub the area that you will be testing.
Ensure that your palm or forearm is facing up and held level.
Palm:
[3] Lance Test Site:
Press the tip of the clear cap against your skin on the palm of
your hand (at the base of the thumb) or forearm. Hold the tip to
the test site for a few seconds. Then press the release button.
Palm:
Forearm:
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Forearm:
[4] Obtain a Drop of Blood: After lancing, hold the lancing
device against your skin until a blood droplet forms. Do not
squeeze directly around the lanced area. Make sure the blood
drop is large enough to completely fill the visual fill window
of the test strip. Pull the lancing device directly off your palm
or forearm to ensure that you do not smear the blood drop.
Palm:
Return to Chapter 10, step 6 to continue with testing
instructions.
Forearm:
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