Re: PKU to glove or not to glove?..
Wiping the first spot of blood away is only really necessary when doing bm's, the argument being that there are contaminants on the first spot from the skin that could interfere with the accuracy of the reading. For the PKU, the test is a genetic test, and so the first spot will provide exactly the same results as the others. Definitely wear gloves though for any procedure involving bodily fluids.
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 3rd year Student Midwife
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