5. Laboratory Involvement
Explain
When to take a venous sample
Why a venous sample should be used
Where the venous sample should be sent
Show strip pack insert
Explain
Why pack insert must be read
Contra-indications and test limitations
Most up to date reference
Q: When should you not use a
capillary sample?
A: Dehydration; Diabetic Keto-
Acidosis (DKA); Shock;
Hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma
(HONK); Peripheral occlusive
disease; hypotension;
decompensated heart failure
NYHA Class IV ; impaired
peripheral circulation
Reference: MDA Safety Notice 9616 (June 1996)
Notes
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