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TESTING
Getting a Drop of Blood
IMPORTANT: Getting an adequate
drop of blood is one of the most
important steps in getting an
accurate result.
Step 1: Insert a Lancet in the
PENLET
®
II Automatic Blood
Sampler.
Remove the PENLET
®
II Cap by
pulling it straight off.
CAUTION:
■
Use a new, sterile lancet every
time you test.
■
Do not use lancet if protective disk
has been removed or damaged.
■
Never use a lancet that has been
used by someone else.
■
If you share a PENLET
®
II, each
person should always use a
new lancet and a new or prop-
erly disinfected cap.
■
For assistance, call LifeScan
Customer Services,
1800227-8862.
TESTING YOUR BLOOD
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