Instructions Prior to Blood Draw

 

Drink plenty of water the night before. (this helps the veins become hydrated, especially if you are a very hard draw and it will prevent bruising.)

 

Hard sticks

You may want to put a heating pad or warm baggie of water to make the veins pop.  Pedialyte, Gatorade of electrolytes

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Kits:(no order needed to schedule)

If you have a kit please read the instructions

If you have to do a urine sample all that must be done prior to me arriving. It must be labeled properly and properly stored. (some require refrigeration or freezing.)

 

Also most kits come with ice packs and must be frozen to prepare for the next day.

 

Fasting Lipid Panels/ Glucose Test:

 

 If you have a fasting lipid panel or glucose testing you must fast10-12 hours prior to appointment. Drink water only all night! After midnight you can have nothing to eat prior to the blood draw. (no mints or gum.)

 

Please make sue that your pets are put away, prior to your phlebotomist's arrival.

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Due to Covid 19 all patients getting blood drawn and anyone helping with the patient during the blood draw must wear a mask until, my departure of the area.

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