Chris Jones: Quality Over Quantity is Definitely The Priority
Chris Jones, Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder of HaemAnalytica, reposted from Aarti Merai on LinkedIn:
”Quality over quantity is definitely the priority.
If done correctly, you can even measure platelet function in exquisite detail in finger-prick blood.
Have a look at our latest paper on this.
And if you want more information, please contact HaemAnalytica.”
Quoting Aarti Merai‘s post:
”WHY DO WE DISCARD THE FIRST FEW DROPS OF BLOOD IN CAPILLARY SAMPLING?
It may look wasteful…
But in laboratory medicine, those first drops can cost accuracy.
Here’s why
When the skin is punctured, the first drops of blood are often mixed with:
- Tissue fluid
- Alcohol residue from skin cleaning
- Damaged cells from the puncture site
This dilution and contamination can lead to:
- Falsely low or high results
- Altered glucose and electrolyte values
- Misleading clinical interpretation
Discarding the first few drops helps ensure:
A more representative blood sample
Better accuracy and precision
Trustworthy results for clinical decisions
In short—
It’s not about quantity. It’s about quality.
A tiny pre-analytical step, but a huge impact on patient care.
Have you ever seen abnormal results just because this step was skipped?
Let’s discuss.”
Article: Improved micro-sampling methodology enables accurate platelet function analysis
Authors: Tyler L. Horn, Abhishek Sadhu, Hind O. Alosaimi, Chris I. Jones, Craig E.
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