(mini) Fingerstick Extraction

Question 1

abbreviations

Answer 1

P
C
U
W
A
C
W
L
P

Question 2

Procedure

Answer 2

1. Position the patient so that the hand is easily accessible.
2. Cleanse the fingertip of the 3rd (middle) or 4th(ring) finger with an alcohol prep.
   Allow the finger to dry or wipe dry with a sterile 2×2 gauze.
3. Using a sterile lancet, puncture the fingertip in the fleshy part of the finger, slightly to
   the side of the centerand across (perpendicular to) the grooves of the fingertip. This
   enables the blood to form as a drop on the fingertip. If the puncture is parallel to the
   lines of the fingerprint, the blood will not form as a drop but will run down the finger
   making collection difficult.
4. Wipe away the first drop of blood with a sterile 2×2 gauze.
5. Allow another large drop of blood to form. Lightly touch the microtainercapillary
   collection device (or filter paper) to the LARGE drop of blood. Collect drops of blood
   into the collection device by gently massaging the finger. Avoid excessive pressure
   that may squeeze tissue fluid into the drop of blood. Fill the microtainertube(s) as
   needed.
6. Cap, rotate and invert the microtainerto mix the blood collected.
7. When finished, clean the site and apply pressure with a clean gauze to stop
   the bleeding. Apply an adhesive bandage.
8. Label all specimens per accepted guidelines.
9. Place labeled specimens in zip lock bag and deliver to the laboratory as
   soon as possible