Owner`s manual

Diagnostic Devices, Inc. www.prodigymeter.com
Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual
26
27
Diagnostic Devices, Inc. 1.800.243.2636
Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual
• Sites other Than Your Fingertip
Please refer to the “About Alternative Site Testing (AST)”
 Section.Pleaseconsultyourhealthcareprofessional
before obtaining blood from sites other than your fingertip.
Caution: The Prodigy AutoCode
®
Meter only requires a tiny
blood sample to perform a test. Choose a different spot
 eachtimeyoutest.Repeatedpuncturesinthesamespot 
may cause soreness and calluses.
STEP 3: Gently Massage the Area
Do not smear the blood sample.
To obtain the most accurate test
results, wipe off the first drop of blood
and gently squeeze another drop of blood.
See Figures 29 and 30.
STEP 4: Remove the Lancet
Take the lancet out carefully. Place the
protective cap back on the exposed
tip of the lancet.
*Always use caution when removing the lancet.
Discard the lancet according to your local regulations.
Warning: The first drop of blood usually contains tissue
fluid and serum, which may affect the test result. It should
be discarded.
Alternative Site Testing (AST)
When you want to obtain blood from sites other than the
ngertip,usetheclearcap.Screwtheclearcapontothe
Lancing Device until it is snug but not too tight, and then
gotoStep6.
STEP 6: Cock the Lancing Device.
Slidetheejection/cockingcontrolback
until it clicks. If it does not click, the
lancing device may have been cocked
when the lancet was inserted. See
Figure 27.
*The Lancing Device is prepared and
ready to lance your finger for a blood sample.
Getting a Blood Sample
STEP 1: Wash Your Hands and the Puncture Site
Use warm, soapy water.
Rinseanddrythoroughly.
STEP 2: Lance the Selected Puncture Site
• Fingertip
Holdthelancingdevicermlyagainstthe
sideofyournger.PresstheReleasebutton.
Youwillhearaclick,indicatingthatthe
puncture is complete. See Figure 28.
Figures 29 and 30
Figure 27
Figure 28