QBC Diagnostics Star - Avoiding Hemolysis During Capillary Blood Collection

L–000867(A) E–5
E – Blood Collection and Handling
Avoiding Hemolysis during Capillary Blood Collection
• Allow the puncture site to dry after cleaning with alcohol.
• Do not squeeze the puncture site excessively.
• Do not press or scrape the collection device on the skin.
• To avoid clotting in capillary blood collection:
- Keep the puncture site clean by wiping off excess blood on skin around puncture.
- Touch collection device only to drop of blood as it exits the puncture site. Do not scoop off skin.