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The laboratory report form should indicate that a specimen was collected by skin puncture to ensure accurate interpretation of results, as this method can influence the concentrations of certain analytes due to factors like hemolysis or contamination. It also helps laboratory personnel assess the validity of the sample and consider any potential discrepancies in results. Additionally, knowing the collection method aids in proper patient management and follow-up by healthcare providers.
Identify the acceptable sites to perform a capillary puncture on a patient's hand.
capillary blood collection
Because of abundant capillary flow.
a blood collection system used with capillary puncture.
Capillary puncture
pediatric
Skin puncture blood most closely resembles venous blood, which is the blood collected from veins for laboratory tests. However, it may contain some interstitial fluid due to the puncture of capillaries in the skin during the collection process.
It is contaminated from the alcohol swab.
Capillary Puncture
2.0mm