How do I perform an alternate site test from my palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf?
Remove strip from the vial. Insert strip into meter – meter turns on automatically. You have 2 minutes after inserting the strip to perform a test. After 2 minutes the meter turns off automatically. Obtain a drop of blood. Don’t be afraid to apply enough pressure to get an adequate drop of blood. Remove strip from the meter. You will have 20 seconds to apply the blood to the strip and reinsert it into the meter. Rotate the strip down on top of the blood drop. Aim for the center of the orange pad. Reinsert the strip into the meter with the blood side facing up. Result will appear in as little as 10 seconds. If Err, E4, LO, or a result less than 20 mg/dL appears on the screen, it is likely that an insufficient blood sample was applied. Please repeat the test with a new strip using a larger blood sample that covers the center of the orange pad.
