Blood Lancet
Introduction
A blood lancet is a small medical implement used for capillary blood sampling (commonly used during blood glucose measurement).
Accu-Chek Safe T-Pro Uno Lancing Device
Accu-Chek Safe T-Pro Uno are single-use, disposable safety lancing devices predominantly used in clinical and hospital settings to prevent cross-contamination, though they are also great for patients with severe dexterity issues who cannot load tiny needles.
- Ready to use because of its pre-set depth setting.
Accu-Chek Safe-T Pro Plus features 3 adjustable depth settings (Low, Medium, High) built into the same device.
Accu-Chek SoftClix Lancing Device
The traditional, single-lancet device
- Uses individual, single-use lancets that must be manually loaded and removed.
- Features an adjustable dial to customize the puncture depth for different skin thicknesses.
Depending on the model of lancing device, the lancet may comes in blood (cylindrical) or flat (as video above) shape. The principle of use remains the same.
Accu-Chek FastClix Lancing Device
The modern, drum-based lancing device is designed for maximum convenience and safety.
- Does not use individual needles. Instead, it uses a pre-loaded drum containing 6 lancets.
- The user never sees or handles an exposed needle, making it excellent for patients with needle phobias or poor vision.
Clinical Pearl for Patient Counselling
Always advise patients to wash their hands with warm water before testing.
- This removes food residue, sweat, and dirt that can cause falsely high or low readings.
- Additionally, the warm water increases peripheral blood flow, making it much easier to get a sufficient drop of blood.
Tell them to prick the side of the fingertip (closer to the nail edge) rather than the center of the finger pad, as the sides have fewer nerve endings and are significantly less painful.
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