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Fingerstick Training

Fingerstick Training. Ellen Bloom, MPH Indiana Lead and Healthy Homes Program Indiana State Department of Health. Avoiding Contamination. Lead is everywhere in the environment There is a high potential for lead contamination of capillary specimens

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Fingerstick Training

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  1. Fingerstick Training Ellen Bloom, MPH Indiana Lead and Healthy Homes Program Indiana State Department of Health

  2. Avoiding Contamination • Lead is everywhere in the environment • There is a high potential for lead contamination of capillary specimens • Lead equipment should not be used for other tests • All lead equipment should be kept in a dust-proof supply container

  3. Supplies • Paper towels • Anti-bacterial soap • Alcohol wipes • Gauze • Lancets • Filter paper • Adhesive bandages • Ziploc bags

  4. Preparation • After washing child’s hands, dry with paper towel from dust-proof supply box • Hands of small children should be held at the wrist to prevent contamination • Implement Universal Precautions • Use powder-free gloves • Cover collection site with paper towel from dust-proof supply box

  5. Preparation • Scrub draw site with alcohol pad and allow to air dry for 30 seconds. Do not rub dry. • Massaging and warming the site may be helpful

  6. Collection • Choose a draw site that will not be contaminated by blood flow under a fingernail • Make a quick, firm, deep puncture • After puncturing, wipe off the first drop of blood with sterile gauze • Keep the draw site lower than the child’s heart • Massage may be helpful, but avoid squeezing near the draw site

  7. Contact Information Ellen Bloom, MPH Health Educator Indiana State Department of Health Lead and Healthy Homes Program 2 N. Meridian 5J Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-233-1290 ebloom2@isdh.in.gov

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