Collecting Blood: Routine Venipuncture Procedure

Finger stick - Specimen collection

  • Gently massage the finger from base to tip to collect blood into the appropriate tube.
  • Avoid hemolysis:
  • Do not squeeze the finger too tightly during blood collection.

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