Collecting Blood: Other Blood Collection Procedures

Finger stick - Specimen collection continued

  • Collect blood into an appropriate tube.
  • Label specimens appropriately.
  • Make sure bleeding has stopped. Apply an adhesive bandage if necessary.
  • Discard sharps appropriately.

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