Finger Healing After Lancet Testing: Care & Recovery

Using a lancet to test your blood is generally a quick and painless procedure. Lancets are not like normal needles, they are small, sharp and make a quick prick on your finger. The device that delivers the lancet prick can usually be dialed to a certain depth. Which is a plus, because the less depth of the stick the quicker the finger prick will heal. With just a little precaution your fingertips will stay healthy and viable.

Things You'll Need

• Gauze pad or tissue
• Hand soap
• Water
• Antibacterial cream
• Bandage

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply pressure to the area when you are done utilizing the blood drop. This should take less than 30 seconds.

• 2

  Raise your finger above your heart. This will also help stop blood flow.

• 3

  Apply antibiotic cream and a bandage if you cannot stop the blood flow.