Beurer GL40 (mg/dL) [19/40] Warning

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Taking the blood sample

Warning

• Change the prick point for each test, e.g. another finger or the other hand. Repeated

pricks at the same point can lead to inflammation, numbness or scars.

• Do not use the AST cap to take a blood sample from the finger.

• Never squeeze the finger to obtain a larger droplet of blood. Squeezing causes intersti-

tial fluid to dilute the blood; this can lead to a false measurement result.

• Note that inadequate circulation at the puncture site, for example caused by cold or

illness, can lead to inaccurate measurements.

1 Twist to remove the cap from the lancing device.

2 Place a sterile needle lancet in the lancing device and push

the lancet firmly into place.

3 Remove the protective disc from the lancet by twisting while

holding the shaft of the lancet firmly. Retain the protective

disc so that you can safely dispose of the used needle lancet

after taking the blood sample.

4 You will need to use a different cap depending on the site

from which you want to take the sample:

Fingertip: Cap (white)

Other parts of the body: AST cap (transparent)

Place the selected cap on the lancing device and twist it into

place.

5 Setting the puncture depth:

Five different puncture depths can be selected on the lancing

device:

• 1 to 2: Delicate or thin skin

• 3: Normal skin

• 4 to 5: Thick or rough skin

Turn the cap in the corresponding direction until the arrow

points to the desired puncture depth.