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Testing
Minimum Drop Size
Minimum Drop Size
For forearm testing:
1.
Rub the testing area
vigorously until it feels
warm to increase
blood fl ow.
2. Press the clear
endcap fi rmly against
the puncture site and
then press the blue
release button. Keep
the device in constant
contact with the skin and pump (apply and release
pressure) up and down 2–3 times without
lifting the device away from the skin.
or pa
m test
n
,
t
s not necessary to ru
t
e
skin or
um
the device u
and down.
Press the
lear
en
cap
rm
y aga
nst
he
uncture site
an
t
en press t
e
lu
r
l
a
utt
n.
Do not test the blood sample from palm
or forearm if you get: Smeared blood
•
Clotted blood
• Runny blood • Clear fl uid mixed
with the blood.
3. Maintain steady
pressure until a
small round blood
drop forms.
2. Maintain steady
pressure until a small,
round blood drop forms.
4. Lift the device straight
up and away from the
skin without smearing
the blood.
3. Lift the device straight
up and away from the
skin without smearing
the blood.
Getting the Blood Drop
Getting the Blood Drop
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