Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens: Introduction (00:46)

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This video will illustrate blood collection techniques for newborns, infants, and adults according to CLSI standards. Topics include: procedures for obtaining high quality specimens, acceptable sample sites, and newborn screen collection technique.

Safety (02:17)

The use of personal protective equipment is as important as sample collection technique; puncture devices should be single use and contain a retractable lancet. Learn several scenarios where capillary collection is advantageous.

Supplies and Equipment (01:18)

Device styles to obtain capillary collection include incision and puncture devices. Other equipment includes: alcohol preps or skin disinfectant; gauze pads; gloves; micro-collection containers;sharps container;bandages;newborn screening cards; and more.

Fingersticks (10:10)

Consider a patient's age, the tests ordered, and available sites when choosing a collection site. Topics include: acceptable sites for patients one year and older; patient identification; mastectomy patients; safety precautions; site prep; collection technique; sample volume; order of draw; labeling; microhematocrit tubes; and hygiene.

Heelsticks (06:00)

Heelsticks on newborns and infants less than one-year-old are vital to patient care. Topics include: patient identification; site location; hygiene; site prep; collection technique; sample mixing; labeling; bandaging; and bilirubin specimens.

Newborn Screening (03:59)

Newborn screens can help prevent mental retardation, physical disabilities, or death. Topics include: general collection procedure; microhematocrit tubes; test card drying; submission; contamination prevention; and card rejection.

Summary (02:23)

Review the elements of capillary puncture collections and newborn screens discussed in this video.

Additional Resources (01:21)

See additional resources for phlebotomy information.

Credits: Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens (00:26)

Credits: Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens