Kapillarblut
Kapillarblut is blood that is obtained from capillaries, which are the smallest blood vessels in the body. This method of blood collection is commonly used for diagnostic tests where only a small sample is required. Capillary blood collection is often performed by pricking a fingertip, earlobe, or heel, particularly in infants, with a lancet. The resulting drop of blood is then collected, typically using a capillary tube or by applying it directly to a test strip.
The composition of capillary blood differs slightly from venous blood due to the exchange of substances with
Common applications for capillary blood testing include blood glucose monitoring for diabetes management, hemoglobin testing for