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Why is the first drop of blood wiped away before the specimen is collected?Wipe away the first drop of blood because it may be contaminated with tissue fluid or debris (sloughing skin). Avoid squeezing the finger or heel too tightly because this dilutes the specimen with tissue fluid (plasma) and increases the probability of haemolysis (60).
When preparing blood smears at what degree should the spreader slide be?Thin film (a): Bring a clean spreader slide, held at a 45° angle, toward the drop of blood on the specimen slide.
Why are the blood smears collected first on a capillary collection?This is to ensure that the blood will not begin to clot before this specimen is collected; clots will affect the accuracy of the blood count.
When performing a capillary puncture it is essential to wipe away the first drop of blood as it is likely to contain Which of the following as a contaminant?Wipe away the first drop of blood with a dry sterile gauze pad, as it is likely to contain tissue fluids that will contaminate the specimen. 6.
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