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PRODIGY AutoCode® Blood Glucose Meter PRODIGY AutoCode® Blood Glucose Meter
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STEP 3: Obtain a Blood Sample
Do not smear the blood sample. See Figure 28. To
obtain the most accurate results, wipe off the rst
drop of blood and gently milk the nger to obtain
another drop of blood. See Figure 29.
STEP 4: Remove the Lancet
Remove the cap of the lancing
device by twisting it off. Place the
protective cap back on the
exposed tip of the lancet by
pushing the lancet into it.
Eject the lancet by sliding the
eject button forward.
See Figure 30.
*Always use caution when
removing the lancet. Discard the
lancet according to your local
safety regulations.
Figure 30
Figure 28 Figure 29
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Warning: The rst drop of blood usually
contains tissue uid and serum, which may
affect the test result. It should be discarded.
Tips for Applying Blood Without Sight
Using the following four (4) tips may help
you place a blood sample into the test strip
successfully if you have little or no vision. The
example describes a way to bring the sample
and the test strip together. Other techniques may
work just as well. Keep experimenting until you
nd a technique that consistently works for you.
Tip One —Smaller has its Advantages
Because the Prodigy AutoCode
®
meter is so
easy to move around, you can experiment with
many different approaches to determine which
works best for you. Get comfortable holding the
meter in one hand while testing. The meter can
be moved towards your nger as easily as your
nger can be moved to the test strip.
Tip Two —Aim for the Tip
The tip of the test strip contains an opening to the
absorbent channel in the center where the blood
should be applied. The absorbent channel draws