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Alternative Site Testing
Alternative Site Testing
Palm
Forearm
Pressing for
a few seconds
Releasing
button
CAUTION
- Test results may vary if blood samples are taken from different sites or under certain conditions where
glucose levels are changing rapidly such as: following a drink, a meal, an insulin dose or exercise. In these
cases, only the fingertip should be used.
- DO NOT test on the palm or forearm if you are testing for hypoglycemia (Low blood glucose).
- Fingertip samples can show the rapid change in glucose faster than palm or forearm samples.
- Consult your healthcare professional before sampling from your palm or forearm.
- Since the blood flow in the forearm and palm is slower than in the fingertip, use the clear cap provided
with the GE Lancing Device when testing sites other than fingertip.
- If you use the normal lancing device for your palm or forearm, the blood sample may not be sufficient for
meter operation.
- Periodically compare the test system to a laboratory test system that is known to be well maintained and
monitored by a healthcare provider.
Alternative site testing: palm or forearm blood sampling
- To perform alternative site testing, install the clear cap for your GE
Lancing Device.
( For detailed information, refer to the instruction manual for the GE
Lancing Device. )
- To increase the blood flow, massage the intended puncture area of your
palm or
forearm for a few seconds.
-
Immediately after massaging the intended puncture area, press and hold the lancing
device with the clear cap against palm or forearm.
- Press the release button.
- Continue holding the lancing device against your palm or forearm and gradually
increase pressure for a few seconds until the blood sample size is sufficient.
(
DO NOT
test on the palm or forearm if you are testing for hypoglycemia (Low blood glucose).
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