Fingerstick
Fingerstick is a procedure where a lancet is used to puncture the skin, usually on the fingertip, to obtain a small sample of capillary blood for testing. This method is commonly used in glucose monitoring for patients with diabetes and in hemoglobin testing.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The fingerstick procedure involves the following steps:
- The patient's finger is cleaned with an alcohol swab.
- A lancet is used to puncture the skin on the fingertip.
- A small amount of blood is squeezed out of the finger and collected on a test strip or in a small tube.
- The blood sample is then analyzed using a glucose meter or other testing device.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Fingerstick testing is most commonly used for monitoring blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. It can also be used for hemoglobin testing, cholesterol testing, and for certain infectious disease tests.
Risks[edit | edit source]
While fingerstick testing is generally safe, there are some potential risks. These include pain or discomfort at the puncture site, infection, and inaccurate test results due to improper technique or contamination of the sample.
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