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Getting a Drop of Blood
Sample type
t For Lipid testing : Fresh capillary blood or venous blood in heparin or EDTA- treated vacuum
tube is available. The venous blood sample should be used within 6 hours after collection.
- Fresh Capillary Whole Blood
- Venous Whole Blood
- Venous Blood - Serum
- Venous Blood - Plasma
t For Glucose testing : Only Fresh capillary blood is avaliable.
Capillary Whole Blood
1. Wash your hands in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry completely. Warming fingers
can increase blood flow.
2. Turn the lancet insert cap counterclockwise to remove it, insert the lancet into the lancing
device holder and push down firmly until it is fully seated. Twist the lancet protective disk
until it separates from the lancet.
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