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Alternate Site Testing (AST) with the transparent cap
You can also gain the blood
sample from other parts of the
body than the finger tip. If
you want to use Alternate Site
Testing, please use the trans
-
parent cap for your lancing
device. Carry out the following
steps:
• Gently massage the desired
punctuation site on your arm
or hand for a few seconds. This
will improve the blood circula
-
tion.
• Push the lancing device with the transparent cap against the
desired blood collection site and push the trigger button to gain
a sample.
• Exercise a constant pressure until you see through the trans
-
parent cap, that enough blood is gained. After that you can carry
out the blood glucose test, as usual.
Alternate Blood Collection Sites
