1. Grasp the narrow end of the lancet. Turn and pull out and the same time. This should prep the lancet for use.
2. Place the end of the lancet that the narrow piece just came out of firmly onto the middle-side of your fingertip.
3. Press down to push the lancet onto your fingertip until you hear a click, pricking the skin.
The blade will never be exposed except for less than a quick second when the spring is triggered by applying pressure to it on your finger. Lancets cannot be reused after the spring has already triggered as the spring can only be triggered once.