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5. Adjust the depth setting:
1-2 for soft skin
3-4 for average skin
5 for thick or calloused skin.
7. Place the lancing device on
the skin and hold firmly. Press
the release button to activate.
Remove the device to collect
the blood sample.
6. Pull back on the end of the
lancet device to prepare for
lancing.
8. If the blood smears or runs, wipe away and gently squeeze another drop
or puncture a new site
.
Filling the Test Strip
INCORRECT
COMPLETELY FILLED
Incorrectly Filled; Do Not Apply Blood to Top of
Strip
Correctly
Filled; Applying Blood to End of Strip