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fingerstick specimen Capillary specimen Lab medicine A blood sample obtained by piercing a finger using spring-loaded device with a chisel or with a blade type lancet; once punctured, the fingertip is squeezed so that blood drops can be
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nbsp;of 98 percent in biopsy negative specimens and a relative agreement of 95 percent using fingerstick specimens compared with ELISA. In addition, fingerstick specimens may be used when full tubes are not needed for hematology studies. |
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