Una Health Ltd
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Author: E. C. Hamer
UH-POC-TM-2 Revision 1
Date of Issue 26.04.10
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Page 20 of 54
Printed 27 April 2010
COLLECTION PROCEDURES
Sample type
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requires
fingerstick collection of whole blood
Healthcare provider must:
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Wash & dry their hands thoroughly
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Ensure any cuts or grazes are covered with a plaster
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Put on protective gloves
Ask the client to wash & dry their hands thoroughly, if there is no sink in the
consultation area you should supply the client with:
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A small bowl of hot soapy water and paper towels to dry their hands OR
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A non alcohol based hand cleaning solution that does not require water
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Ask client to rub hands together to induce better circulation
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Offer a plaster at the end of the procedure
The following procedure should be adopted if the client feels unwell at any time
during the test
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Stop the test
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Allow the client to remain seated until they feel well again
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Offer the client a drink of water
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After recovery, ask the client if they wish to proceed with the test
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Arrange an alternative appointment if required
The following procedure should be adopted if there is any risk that exposure to
Hepatitis B infection has taken place e.g. blood to blood contact
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Immediately wash out the wound thoroughly with soap & water
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Immediately contact the nearest hospital accident & emergency dept to seek
medical advice
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Record the incident in the accident book
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Advise the Line Manager
(UK Health Depts., Guidance for Clinical Healthcare Workers: Protection against infection with Blood
Bourne Viruses, Dept. Of Health (DOH) 1998)
