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Is it necessary to wipe the finger with an antiseptic pad before pricking it for a blood sample for a glucometer?

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Good idea: It's best to wipe with an alcohol pad before a skin puncture to reduce ambient bacteria that could be introduced into the blood.

Answered 9/28/2016

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