Incisions leave two small, hairline scars that are barely visible when healed. Request another sample to be collected to ensure accuracy. No changes necessary. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test. Roll up sleeve only.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Needles, syringes and heparinized collecting tubes. Sterile, disposable equipment prevents contamination or spread of infection. There is no risk of becoming infected with the hepatitis virus, AIDS virus or any other infecting germ. Small incisions are made in the ear lobe with a disposable lancet. Operator blots the site every 30 seconds and measures the time until bleeding stops.