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This presentation will show you

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how to do a dried blood spot test at home.

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Performing a dried blood

spot test is simple,

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and this presentation will

show you how to do it.

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The hospital will provide you

with the necessary equipment,

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and you are welcome to contact us

if you have any difficulties with this.

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The first thing to do is check

you have enough supplies.

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The hospital should have sent you a

pack containing the following items.

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An instruction sheet.

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Some finger prick lancet devices.

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The dried blood spot forms,

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waxy protective envelopes, envelopes

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for posting the samples,

and some address labels.

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It is most important to wash and dry

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your hands on a clean towel

before performing the test.

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If you are doing the test

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for someone else, you should

also wash and dry their hands.

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Healthcare professionals may

wish to wear non-sterile

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gloves in line with their employers

policies and procedures.

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Place the finger prick device

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and the blood spot

form on a clean workspace.

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This short video clip demonstrates

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how to use the unit sticks lancet device.

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To prepare the device for use,

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hold the lancet on either

side of the lever and twist

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the grey protective cap off.

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If you have been provided

with a different fingerprint device,

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please contact us to

ask for further information.

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Before using the lancet device.

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Ensure you have a tissue to hand

ready for the end of the procedure.

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Choose which finger to

use and place the device

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on the side of the finger as

demonstrated in the video clip.

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Depress the lever and then gently squeeze

the finger until a drop of blood forms.

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Avoid using the pad of

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the finger, as this is

generally more painful,

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holding the finger over the

dried blood spot card.

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Continue to gently squeeze and

allow one drop of blood to fall into

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one of the circles marked on the

card, as shown in the video.

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Repeat this process for

each circle on the card.

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It is very important not to

touch the card with your finger

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and ensure you only

put one drop in each circle,

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Even if the circle is not full.

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Aim to fill all four circles.

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When you have finished,

use the tissue to stop the bleeding

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and all involved in the

procedure should wash

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and dry their hands again.

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The unisex devices are single use

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only and contain a retractable needle.

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This means that they are safe to

dispose of in your domestic waste.

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If you are using an alternative device,

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please check the disposal recommendations

with your supplier.

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Remember to complete your

personal details on the form,

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including your full name,

NHS number, date of birth

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and the date of the sample.

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If the comments box has not been

completed for you, please ensure

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you write the name of your condition

or the reason for the test.

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Place the dried blood

spot card somewhere safe

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where it can dry at room

temperature for 24 hours.

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Once it has dried, place in the

protective waxy envelope

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and then put in the envelope

provided for posting

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using the correct postage stamp please

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then send this to the hospital using

one of the labels from your pack.

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You should do this test as often

as your hospital team have advised,

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and we will let you have the results

as soon as they are available.

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You may also wish to register for my

chart if you have not already done so.

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To view the results for yourself.

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If you have any questions about this,

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or need any additional supplies.

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Please contact us by telephone

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on Cambridge 01223 274634

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or by email using: LDUcambridge@nhs.net,

or ask your usual dietician.

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Thank you for listening

to this presentation.