Getting The Blood Drop - Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR XT User Manual

3. Insert the lancet firmly into
the lancing device until it
comes to a full stop. This
will re-set the device. You
can also pull and release
the re-setting handle.
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Be sure to save it for
disposing of the used
lancet.
5. Replace the grey endcap
prior to getting your blood
drop.
6. The puncture depth
depends on the endcap
setting and the amount
of pressure applied to
the puncture site. You
will determine which
combination works
best for you.
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Getting the Blood Drop and Testing
1. Press the endcap firmly
against the puncture
site and press the blue
release button with your
thumb.
2. Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form a
drop of blood. Do not
squeeze around the
puncture site.
3. Test immediately after
a good blood drop has
formed.
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Suggested drop size
9