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The first drop of blood is generally diluted with the sanitizer used to clean your arm/finger/etc. Therefore, to get an accurate test result, the first drop needs to be discarded and fresh blood needs to be collected.
Brant Lockman
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∙ 12y agoThe first drop of blood is generally diluted with the sanitizer used to clean your arm/finger/etc. Therefore, to get an accurate test result, the first drop needs to be discarded and fresh blood needs to be collected.
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∙ 9y agoOne reason that people need to wipe off the first drop of blood is that it could be contaminated or have evidence of soap from washing the hands. It is always best to start with clean blood when testing blood sugar levels.
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∙ 11y agobecause the first drop of blood is not suitable blood to bring it to be test
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Why do you need to wipe off the first blood drop when donation?
The first drop of blood is diluted with the alcohol wipe that was put over the tip of your finger; the alcohol may also interfere with the iron content test. To get an accurate reading, the first drop is wiped away and fresh blood is collected.
Why do you need wipe off the first blood drop?
I am not positive but I believe that it could contain other chemicals that will mess up the test
What is the best way to prepare a blood smear directly fron a skin puncture?
Wipe away the first drop of blood and then make the slide
When doing a capillary stick what do you do with the first drop?
Wipe it away.
Why do you have blood in your discharge when you wipe yourself you are in your fifties and on HRT?
No
What to give a cat with matted eyes?
There are some eye drop products out there, but you should wipe their eyes with a wet rag every morning to prevent tear stains. You can use a cold wet Tea Bag and wipe the eye daily with it. If that does not work, the cat will need antibiotics
What does it mean if you have a brown mucus discharge after you wipe when pregnant?
This may indicate that you have a water infection. During early pregnancy, first trimester, this can be left over blood from your last period,but it will still need investigating by your Doctor.
If You have blood on your butt when you wipe but not on your undies have you started your period?
yes
What do you do when you leave a crap and it has blood on it?
You wipe your bottom and if there is blood on your bottom, well contact, your local doctors!
Does water wipe away urine?
No, water is a fluid, to wipe something you need a cloth.
How do you protect furniture?
By wiping it using a soft cloth but first you need to spray it using a furniture cleaner/shiner and then wipe it smoothly.
How can you get blood out of your timberland boots?
Wipe the blood off with hydrogen peroxide, then clean the peroxide off with water after you get the blood out. Peroxide will usually get blood out of most fabrics.
