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Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Collection Instructions

Collection Video

 

Contents of Kit

Dried Blood Spot - Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions

GI Microbiome - Return Bag

Shipping Package & Label

Requisition Form

Kit Requisition Form

Dried Blood Spot - Lancets

Lancets x3

Dried Blood Spot - Alcohol Pads

Alcohol Pads x2

Dried Blood Spot - Gauze

Gauze

Dried Blood Spot - Collection Card

Collection Card

Dried Blood Spot - Biohazard Bag

Biohazard Bag

Bandages for Dried Blood Spot Sample Collection

Bandages x2

Important Information

  • Filling more than the required number of spots is recommended if you have continued blood flow, ensuring ample specimen quantity for testing.

  • Make sure blood saturates through to the back of the card!

  • Ensure all patient information is fully completed on the collection tube.

General Guidelines to follow when in the process of collecting your sample to ensure accurate results.

General Guidelines

  • Each blood collection card and lancet ar for one-time use only.

  • Avoid strong repetitive pressure (‘milking’) on the pricked finger. This may cause hemolysis or tissue-fluid contamination of the specimen.

  • Do not rub or smear the blood sample.

  • Air dry only.

  • Missing or incomplete information on the test requisition form will delay the processing time of your specimen.

  • Allow a sufficient quantity of blood to soak through to completely fill in the preprinted circle on the filter paper.

Air Drying

Drying

  • Air-dry completely. Prop the card up or leave taped on table and let air-dry for at least 3 hours. Keep away from moisture and sunlight.

  • It is important that the blood is not in contact with the cover.

  • Once fully dried, tuck the cover into flap as indicated. Insert the Blood Spot Collection Card into the biohazard bag containing the desiccant and seal tightly (each resealable bag holds a maximum of 5 cards).

Collection Instructions

Before you start, Make sure you...

Clearly fill out all patient information and the questionnaire on the Test Requisition Form

Clearly Fill out all test tubes with your Name, Date of Birth, Date of Collection, and Time of Collection.

Step 1 - DBS

Step 1

Complete requisition form and label tubes (name, DOB, collection date).

Step 2 dbs

Step 2

Twist off blue tab to break seal on lancet. Do NOT touch/depress white tip.

Step 3 dbs

Step 3

Use provided alcohol pad to clean tip of the finger (3rd or 4th finger).

Step 4 dbs

Step 4

Place tip of lancet against side of fingertip. The side facing your 5th finger.

Step 5 dbs

Step 5

Press down firmly until an audible click is heard.

Step 6 dbs

Step 6

Press pricked finger below puncture site to form a large drop of blood.

Step 7 dbs

Step 7

Wipe away the first drop of blood with the gauze.

Step 8 dbs

Step 8

Hold finger downward to allow blood to drop onto circles.

Important: Missing or incomplete information on the test collection form may delay processing of your specimen.