It is not necessary to wipe away the first drop of blood from a capillary puncture before collecting a hematocrit sample.

Name: It is not necessary to wipe away the first drop of blood from a capillary puncture before collecting a hematocrit sample.
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The first drop of blood often is contaminated with excessive fluid from the capillary puncture and must be wiped away prior to collecting the sample to result in accurate results.

It Is Not Necessary to Wipe Away the First Drop