Directions Dispose in suitable sharps container. Use for capillary blood sample. Only use on or before expiration date printed on the box. Sterilized by irradiation. The needle tip is sterile. Instructions for use: Before lancing, wash your hands with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly. Twist off the protective cap. Please do not directly pull off the protective cap. (1) Twist off the cap. Discard the cap. (2) To lance your finger, press the safety lancet opening firmly down with enough pressure to draw blood. (3) Let blood sample form.