Lifescan Ultra - Manual (Page 33)

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Forearm Blood Sampling
The forearm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertip so you may find
that obtaining a blood sample from the forearm may be much less
painful than using the fingertip. The technique for forearm sampling is
different from fingertip sampling. Also there are differences between
forearm samples and fingertip samples that you should understand.
Please read the important information on page 27 carefully.
STEP 1
Install the OneTouch ® UltraClear ®
Cap.
To aid in obtaining a blood sample from
the forearm, replace the OneTouch
®
UltraSoft ® Cap on the Sampler with the
OneTouch ® UltraClear ® Cap. If necessary,
set the Sampler for a deeper puncture.
STEP 2
Choose the Puncture Site.
Select a soft, fleshy area on your forearm that
is clean and dry, away from bone, and free of
visible veins and hair.
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