Veterinarians:

Running a Blood Sample

1. Use a tuberculin syringe with a fine gauge (22-26) needle to collect the blood.
2. Remove the needle.
3. Insert the test strip into the meter.
4. Apply blood only to the center edge of the test strip at the prompt.
5. Meter will beep when sufficient blood is added.
6. Test is completed at the beep. Read result.

Home Users:

Dog:

There are several techniques used in sampling blood. Click on one of the following links to see which method fits your needs:

• EAR
• ELBOW
• LIP
• TAIL

Cat:
Click on the following links to see how to test your feline:

General Information/Ear Prick Testing

More Testing Methods