On Call Plus Blood Glucose 50 Test Strips

ON CALL PLUS BLOOD GLUCOSE 50 TEST STRIPS

The On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System requires a very small sample of blood which may be obtained from the fingertip, palm (at base of the thumb) or forearm. Before testing, choose a clean, dry work surface. Familiarize yourself with the procedure and make sure you have all the items needed to obtain a drop of blood.

IMPORTANT: Prior to testing, wash the test site with soapy water or wipe the test site with an alcohol swab. Use warm water to increase blood flow if necessary.Then dry your hands and the test site thoroughly. Make sure there is no cream or lotion on the test site.

Fingertip Testing
For fingertip sampling, adjust the depth penetration to reduce the discomfort. You do not need the clear cap for fingertip sampling.
1. Unscrew the lancing device cover from the body of the lancing device. Insert a sterile lancet into the lancet holder and push it until the lancet comes to a
complete stop in the lancet holder.
2. Hold the lancet firmly in the lancet holder and twist the safety tab of the lancet until it loosens. Then pull the safety tab off the lancet. Save the safety tab for lancet disposal.
3. Carefully screw the cover back onto the lancing device. Avoid contact with the exposed needle. Make sure the cover is fully sealed on the lancing device.

4. Adjust the puncture depth by rotating the lancing device cover. There are a total of 5 puncture depth settings. To reduce the discomfort, use the lowest
setting that still produces an adequate drop of blood.
5. Pull the cocking barrel back to set the lancing device. You may hear a click. The device is now loaded and ready for obtaining a drop of blood.
6. Prior to testing, wash the test site with soapy water or wipe the test site with an alcohol swab. Use warm water to increase blood flow in your fingers if
necessary. Then dry your hands thoroughly. Massage the hand from the wrist up to the fingertip a few times to encourage blood flow.

7. Hold the lancing device against the side of the finger to be lanced with the cover resting on the finger. Push the release button to prick your fingertip. You should hear a click as the lancing device activates. Gently massage from the base of the finger to the tip of the finger to obtain the required blood volume. Avoid smearing the drop of blood. For the greatest reduction in pain, lance on the sides of the fingertips and use a fresh lancet for every test. Rotation of sites is recommended. Repeated punctures in the same spot can make your fingers
sore and callused.