Alternative Site Testing - GE GE200 User Manual

Alternative Site Testing

Alternative site testing: palm or forearm blood sampling
- To perform alternative site testing, install the clear cap for your GE Lancing Device.
( For detailed information, refer to the instruction manual for the GE Lancing Device. )
- 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.
- 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. (DO NOT
test on the palm or forearm if you are testing for hypoglycemia (Low blood glucose).
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Palm
CAUTION
- Test results may vary if blood samples are taken from different sites or under certain conditions where
Forearm
- 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, use the clear cap provided
Pressing for
a few seconds
- If you use the normal lancing device for your palm or forearm, the blood sample may not be sufficient for
- Periodically compare the test system to a laboratory test system that is known to be well maintained and
Releasing
button
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.
with the GE Lancing Device when testing sites other than fingertip.
meter operation.
monitored by a healthcare provider.
Alternative Site Testing
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