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Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop
of blood:
● Wash and dry your hands before starting. Put on a new pair
of gloves.
● Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
● Select the puncture site either at the fingertips.
● Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol
and
let it air dry
.
For healthcare professionals:
●
Always wear gloves and follow your facility’s biohazard control
policy and procedures when performing tests involving patient
blood samples.
●
Use a new pair of gloves when performing a patient test. Change
gloves between patients.
●
Wear protective glasses and/or other protective clothing if neces
sary.
NOTE
• Choose a different spot each time you test. Repetitive punctures in the
same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
• It is recommended that discard the first drop of blood as it might contain
tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
