Amkay Lancing Pen Device

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the purpose of Lancing?
  Lancets are small, pointed tools used to pierce the skin in order to extract a small drop of blood to the surface for testing blood glucose levels with a blood glucose monitor and blood glucose test strips.
• How many times may a blood lancet be used?
  You cannot use these blood lancets more than once with the same lancet because this can lead to bacterial contamination and infections.
• What number does a lancing device have?
  The number at the tip of the lancing device is a depth gauge; the numbers 1-5 show the depth of the needle into the skin, with 1 being the shallowest and 5 being the deepest.
• Why are lancets colored differently?
  If you can use different colored lancets, you will be able to keep track of your blood sugar testing since you will be able to color code your lancets according to the time or day you wish to use them.
• Do lancets have a shelf life?
  Yes, using an expired lancet may create an infection at the puncture site because the lancet has lost its sterility, therefore consult your doctor before using a lancet device.