Using The Ast Cap - Medisana GlucoDock Instruction Manual

5 Operation

5.2.5 Using the AST cap

It is generally recommended that a blood sample for
a blood glucose test performed at home is taken from
the finger tip. If you are not able to take a blood
sample from your finger tip, you can also take one
from another part of the body (Alternate Site Testing =
AST), such as the ball of the hand or lower arm using
the lancing device.
In this case, exchange the protective cap on the lancing
device with the AST cap. After inserting the lancet, put
the transparent AST cap on the lancing device instead
of the protective cap and tighten.
Note that the AST cap is not intended to be used for a
blood sample from the finger tip. The only other alter-
native parts of the body that are suitable for testing
with this device are the ball of the hand and the lower
arm.
WARNING
The readings from a finger tip blood
sample and from another part of the
body can lead to the readings which
radically differ from one another.
Therefore, always consult your doctor
before you perform a blood glucose
test using a blood sample from another
part of the body.
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