Obtaining a Blood Sample
1. Unscrew the lancing device cap (Fig.27).
2. Place a lancet into the lancing device (Fig.28).
3. Twist and pull to remove the protective lancet cap to expose the sterile needle. Save the cap for later use (Fig.29).
4. Screw the lancing device cap back on. Select the skin penetration depth preferred (Fig.30).
5. Pull the barrel back until you hear a 'click' (Fig.31).
6. Place the lancing device against the finger, palm, or forearm. Press the trigger to obtain a blood sample (Fig.32).
(Fig.27)
(Fig.28)
(Fig.29)
(Fig.30)
(Fig.31)
(Fig.32)
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