Sanofi-aventis BG STAR Owner's Manual page 23

IMPORTANT: When testing on the palm (at the base of the thumb) or forearm, you may need
to set the lancing device to a deeper setting or use a larger lancet to obtain enough whole blood
to perform a test. Consult your health professional for a recommendation.
CAUTION: To ensure accurate results, wash your hands and test site with warm, soapy water
and dry before every test. Clean and make sure there is no grease, oil or lotion on the test site.
Follow Chapter 8, steps 1-2, to begin blood glucose testing.
For testing on your palm or forearm:
[1] Prepare Lancing Device: Always use the AST clear lancing device cap on the lancing
device.
[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: Forearm:
[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 before
pressing the release button.
Forearm:
Palm:
Application number: 184338
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Date of revision: August 18, 2011
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