Zoetis AlphaTrak3 Quick Start Manual

How to perform a blood glucose test

Find peace of mind knowing you're providing the best care for your cat or dog with an at-home testing monitor that's
trusted and used by vets .
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• Requires a very small blood sample size (0.3 ul)
• Test strip turns meter on automatically
• Test strips are designed for fast wicking
• Results are ready in seconds
Before you get started, please follow the AlphaTrak 3 meter setup instructions provided in the Quick User's Guide.

Step 1: Gather all supplies to perform a test

AlphaTrak 3 Meter
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Lancing device and lancets
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AlphaTrak 3 Test Strips
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Step 3: Insert test strip into meter

Turn the meter on by inserting a test strip with the
arrow on the test strip facing up and pointing to the
meter. Confirm that the code on the meter matches
the species code on the test strip vial. To change the
species, press and hold "c" and at the same time
press "m".

Step 5: Obtain sample

Using the lancing device, extract a small amount
of blood from the selected testing site.
Optional: Vaseline (to help blood
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form droplets)
Gauze or tissue
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Step 4: Select a testing site

Dogs:
Elbow callus
Marginal ear vein
Side of the paw pad
Inside of upper lip
Cats:
Marginal ear vein
Side of the paw pad

Step 6: Add blood sample to test strip

With the meter, touch front edge of the test strip to the
blood drop until you hear a beep. Moving lines on the
meter display to indicate it is working.

Step 2: Prepare lancet

Insert a new lancet into a lancing device, push until it
comes to a complete stop, and replace the white cap.
For more information, please read the AlphaTrak3 Quick
User's Guide or watch our instructional videos on
alphatrak.com and YouTube.
Adjust lancing device depth by rotating the wheel: 1 is the shallowest, 6 is the deepest.
Elbow callus
Side of the paw pad

Step 7: Read results

Results appear within 5 seconds. Discard used test
strip and lancet.
Please take care to discard used test strip and lancet in sharps container or biohazard.
Marginal ear vein
Inside of upper lip