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36416 Collj capillary blood specimen

Surgery

Also known as: capillary stick, fingerstick, heelstick, capillary collection

Venipuncture, collection of blood specimen via capillary tube, such as from fingerstick, heelstick, or earlobe.

Clinical Context

Used for small blood samples in newborns, infants, or when minimal blood volume is required. Common in neonatal screening and point-of-care testing.

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Specialties

PediatricsPhlebotomyNeonatal Medicine

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