Mastering the Finger Prick: A Guide to Using a Lancet or Lancing Device
If you do at home blood tests, like testing your blood sugar, pricking your finger with a lancet or lancing device is the method used to obtain blood for testing. There are two ways. You can use a...
Troubleshooting Glucose Monitor Issues: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you have used a glucose monitor before, you will know that sometimes an error happens or the glucometer may not turn on. There are several errors that can take place that will interfere with the...
When I say "sharps" I am talking about needles, infusion sets and lancets that are used when drawing blood or when doing a finger stick. These sharps are to be used and handled properly to avoid any...
Disposing of Sharps: DO’s And DON’Ts of Proper Sharps Disposal
When it comes to sharps disposal, there are many do's and don'ts that we need to adhere to. These do's and don'ts will ensure that we are protected and keep us safe from needless accidents and...
"Sharps" is the name used to describe any kind of device with a sharp point or edge that could prick or cut your skin. This can include needles, syringes, infusion sets, lancets etc. If you use any...
Sometimes as a phlebotomist you will get to leave the lab and go to a patient home to draw their blood. Whenever I get the opportunity I am so excited to do it. I mean, I enjoy going on the field,...
