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Getting a blood sample
Forearm sampling
Choose a fleshy area of the forearm away from bone, visible
veins and hair. Sometimes there is less blood flow to the
forearm than to the fingertips. To help you get a large enough
drop of blood, you may gently massage or apply warmth to the
site to increase blood flow.
Palm sampling
Choose a fleshy area on the palm below your thumb or little
finger. Select a spot with no visible veins and away from deep
lines, which may cause your blood sample to smear.
Forearm
Palm
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