Finger stick - Wipe away the first drop from Phlebotomy, presented by MediaLab

Collecting Blood: Other Blood Collection Procedures

Finger stick - Wipe away the first drop

Wipe away the first drop of blood using gauze to remove tissue fluid contamination.

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