L–000867(A) E–5E – Blood Collection and HandlingAvoiding 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.
