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1. List at least five (5) situations where a capillary puncture would be preferable over a venipuncture.
2. Discuss how the puncture should be made when a finger is used as the collection site.
3. What will be the difference in test values for the following tests if they are collected by fingerstick?
Test |
Difference in Values |
Glucose |
|
Total Protein |
|
Calcium |
|
Potassium |