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4. Replace the cap until it snaps or clicks into place.
5. Rotate the dial to set the desired lancing depth.
6. Pull the cocking control out until the orange bar appears
on the release button window.
Obtaining the Blood Sample
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop
of blood:
• Wash and dry your hands before starting.
• Select the puncture site either on your fingertips or other
body parts.
• Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before
penetration.
Blood from the fingertip
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1. Press the lancing device tip firmly against the lower side of
your fingertip.
2. Press the release button to prick your finger. A click
indicates that the puncture is complete.
Blood from sites other than the fingertip
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Alternative site testing (AST) is when individuals check their
blood glucose levels using other areas of the body other
than the fingertips. The FORA test strips allow AST to be
performed on sites other than the fingertips. Please consult
your health care professional before you begin AST.
Alternative site sample results may be different from fingertip
sample results when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g.,
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