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Capillary Punctures

Skin puncture or capillary blood collection involves puncturing the dermis layer of the skin

method of choice for ages 2 and under

can be done POCT or sent out

examples of POCT tests

hemoglobin, blood glucose,

cholesterol

make sure to note capillary puncture on outside lab reqs

know when to use capillary puncture

common sites for collection:

middle and great fingers

heel

prepare the site

collect the specimen

10 keys to capillary puncture

Order of Draw for capillary blood collection

•Blood gases

•EDTA tubes

•Other additive tubes

•Serum tubes

A high-quality specimen minimizes errors and possible re-draws, while enhancing customer satisfaction and patient care.

gloves

lancets

alcohol wipes

adhesive bandage

micro collection containers

cotton balls

puncture across the fingertip

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