Alternative site testing

Dairygrade

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Hi out there does anyone know anything about alternate site testing i have read about it but haven't actually tried it thoughts please have got a cap that goes on finger pricker? Thanks
 

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Never tried it tbh, once over the patient info use to say that you had to discuss AST with a HCP before trying it, don't know if the same applies now.
 

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Thanks for that yes i think you're right i can remember having heard that may have a word with dsn or probably just stick to fingers thanks again.
 

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Thanks for that yes i think you're right i can remember having heard that may have a word with dsn or probably just stick to fingers thanks again.

That's what I would do @Dairygrade , your DSN should be quite knowledgeable on the subject.