Lancets & Devices

Lancets & Lancing Devices

Lancets are the small, sterile, single-use needles used to obtain a blood sample for glucose testing. A lancing device holds the lancet and controls the depth, making testing quicker, steadier, and more comfortable. Zahrun stocks genuine lancets and devices with fast, discreet U.S. shipping.

Understanding Lancet Gauge

Gauge measures thickness — a higher number means a thinner lancet. A 33G lancet is finer than a 30G, and finer lancets are generally associated with more comfortable testing. Many people choose 30G–33G for routine daily use.

Choosing Lancets & Devices

• Device compatibility: most lancets fit standard lancing devices, but check your device before buying.
• Gauge: a finer (higher-number) lancet is typically more comfortable; a slightly thicker one may produce a sample more easily for some people.
• Depth setting: most lancing devices let you adjust penetration depth — start shallow and increase only if you're not getting an adequate sample.
• Single use: use a fresh lancet each time. Reusing dulls the point, making testing less comfortable and raising infection risk.

Shop Lancets

• TruePlus Sterile Lancets 33G – 100 Count

Complete Your Kit

Pair your lancets with diabetes test strips, and if you inject with a pen, browse our insulin and GLP-1 pen needles.

Dispose of used lancets in an FDA-cleared sharps container per your local guidelines — never loose in household trash.