Capillary sample

Capillary sample
Definition
A capillary sample is a blood sample collected by pricking the skin. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels near the surface of the skin.

Capillary sample
Alternate Names : Blood sample - capillary, Fingerstick, Heelstick
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Capillary sample
Reviewed last on: 5/1/2007
Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Capillary sample
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