Bloodspot Test Collection

Specimen Collection

1. 1

   Fill out the Name-Surname, Date of birth, Gender on Requisition Form : Patient Information

   
2. 2

   Use a pen to write the name and date of collection on Absorbent collection card

   
3. 3

   Wash hands with warm water then let it dry.

4. 4

   Gently massage of the middle finger to improve circulation.

5. 5

   Clean the tip of your finger with the alcohol pad.

   
6. 6

   Remove clear cover from the lancet. Press the small hole firmly against the appropriate location on your middle fingertip. Touch the tip of each drop to a circle on the card (four circles). Continue until blood has soaked to the border of the circle.

   

   **** If you are unable to get enough blood from the first collection, repeat this procedure with a different finger following steps 2-6.
7. 7

   Allow the collection card to air dry 24-hours then return to the biohazard bag with absorbent silica pack.