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Capillary sampling of blood counts is a well‐established alternative to venipuncture in paediatrics. However, the sampling method has to be considered when interpreting test results, as measurements differ. Ethical and… Click to show full abstract
Capillary sampling of blood counts is a well‐established alternative to venipuncture in paediatrics. However, the sampling method has to be considered when interpreting test results, as measurements differ. Ethical and practical considerations prevent simultaneous venous and capillary sample acquisition in comprehensive paediatric cohorts that span all ages for the purpose of a direct method comparison, resulting in uncertainty regarding the interpretation of capillary test results.
Keywords:
differences capillary;
counts children;
venous blood;
blood counts;
blood;
capillary venous
Journal Title: International Journal of Laboratory Hematology
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: International Journal of Laboratory Hematology
Year Published: 2022
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