Lifescan ULTRAMINI - REV 08-2007 Manual, Owner's Booklet

21, 16 Getting a blood sample Step 7 Get a round drop of blood Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood of at least one microliter ( actual size) forms on your fingertip. If the blood smears or runs, Do Not use that sample. Wipe the area and gently squeeze anot…

13, Lifescan ULTRAMINI - REV 08-2007 After the start-up test screen appears, the meter will display the code from your last test. If a constant and a flashing “––” appear instead of a code number, such as when you are first using the meter, follow the instructions on the next page to change to a numerical …

14, Step 3 Match the code on the meter with the code on the test strip vial If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip vial, press ▲ or ▼ to match the code number on the test strip vial. The new code number will flash on the display for three seconds, and then stay cons…

26, 21 NOTE: • You may need to wait a little longer to get a large enough drop of blood from the forearm or palm. Do Not squeeze the site excessively. • If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or with a line in your palm, Do Not use that sample. Try puncturing again …

22, 17 Getting a blood sample Forearm sampling Choose a fleshy area of the forearm away from bone, visible veins and hair. Sometimes there is less blood flow to the forearm than to the fingertips. To help you get a large enough drop of blood, you may gently massage or apply warmth to …

27, 22 Applying blood and reading results Once you have a blood sample and your meter shows the screen with the flashing blood drop icon R , you are ready to obtain a blood glucose result. If your meter does not show the screen with the flashing blood drop icon R , remove the unused test stri…