Getting Ready For Testing; Performing A Blood Glucose Test - GE GE200 User Manual

Getting Ready for Testing

Before performing a blood glucose test, prepare the items below :
- GE200 Blood Glucose Meter
- GE200 Blood Glucose Test Strips
(Please check the expiration date on the test strip vial. Do not use
expired test strips)
- GE Lancing device
- Sterile lancet
- Alcohol swab (optional)
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Depth adjustable cap
Release button
Lancet carrier
Base Plunger
1. Hold the depth adjustable cap in one hand and hold the base with the other hand.
Bend the cap down. When a gap appears between the cap and base, pull the cap
and base in opposite directions.
2. Pull off the depth adjustable cap.
3. Insert a new disposable lancet firmly into lancet carrier.
4. Twist off and set aside the protective cover of the disposable lancet.
5. Replace the depth adjustable cap.
6. Choose a depth of penetration by rotating the top portion of the depth adjustable
cap until your desired setting is visible in the window. Settings are based on skin
type " " for soft or thin skin; " " for average skin; "
calloused skin.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

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