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Alternative Site Testing
CAUTION
- Test results may vary if blood samples are taken from different sites or under certain
- 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.
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,
- Since the blood flow in the forearm and palm is slower than in the fingertip,
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.
use the clear
TM
cap provided with the Rightest Lancing Device GD500 when testing
Alternative Site Testing
Releasing
button
Alternative site testing: palm or forearm blood sampling
- To perform alternative site testing, install the clear cap for
TM
your Rightest Lancing Device GD500. ( For detailed
information, refer to the instruction manual for the
information, refer to the instruction manual for the
TM
Rightest Lancing Device GD500. )
- 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.
against palm or forearm.
- Press the release button.
Palm
Forearm
Pressing for
a few seconds
- 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).
you are testing for hypoglycemia (Low blood glucose).
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