- 100 Lancets - $2.90
Able VivaGuard Twist-Top 30G (0.30 mm) Universal Lancets, 30 Gauge
PRODUCT DETAILS
Able VivaGuard Twist-Top lancets are sterile, single-use needles for finger-prick blood sampling in home glucose testing. Sold as 100 lancets. Each needle is 30 gauge (0.30 mm) with a twist-top design, and the universal 30-gauge format fits the VivaGuard lancing device and most other standard finger prickers. VivaGuard lancets are made by ABOUND Diagnostics; the line has also been marketed under the Able Diagnostics name.
Key Features and Benefits
- 30 gauge (0.30 mm) needle for a fine finger-prick puncture
- Twist-top design for quick loading and easy disposal after each test
- Universal format that fits the VivaGuard lancing device and most standard finger prickers
- Sterile, single-use lancet for every finger stick
Using VivaGuard lancets
A lancet is loaded into a lancing device, also called a finger pricker, which makes the puncture to draw a small drop of blood. The drop is applied to a test strip and read by a glucose meter. Each lancet is used once and then discarded.
Choosing a lancet gauge
The gauge is the needle's diameter: 30 gauge (0.30 mm) is one of the most common sizes for home glucose testing. A lower gauge such as 28 gauge is a wider needle, and a higher gauge such as 32 or 33 gauge is a finer one.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can lancets be reused?
No, lancets are designed for single-use only to prevent infections, ensure sterility, and maintain accuracy in blood sampling.
How do lancets work?
Lancets are small, sterile needles used with lancing devices to prick the skin and obtain a drop of blood for glucose testing.
Are lancets universal?
Some lancets are universal and can fit multiple lancing devices, but others are brand-specific and only compatible with certain models. Always check compatibility before purchasing.
Are lancets considered sharps?
Yes, lancets are classified as sharps and should be disposed of properly in an FDA-cleared sharps container to prevent injury and contamination.
How to properly dispose of lancets?
Used lancets should be placed in a sharps container and disposed of at designated medical waste facilities, pharmacies, or hazardous waste disposal sites.
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