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Alternative Site Testing
Alternative Site Testing
CAUTION
- Fingertip samples can show the rapid change in glucose faster than palm or forearm
samples.
- Test results may vary when user's glucose level is changing rapidly after condition as:
drinking, eating, insulin dosing 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).
- Consult your healthcare professional before sampling from your palm or forearm.
- As the blood flow taken from forearm is slower than fingertip or palm, we recommend
using the RIGHTEST lancing device with Clear Cap for testing sites other than fingertip.
- 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 RIGHTEST
Lancing Device.(For detailed information, refer to the instruction for the
RIGHTEST
Lancing Device.)
- To increase the blood flow, massage the intended puncture area of your
palm or
forearm for a few seconds.
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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. See
caution before alternative site testing.
Palm
Forearm
Pressing for
a few seconds
Releasing
button
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