kapillaarinäytettä
Kapillaarinäyte refers to a small sample of fluid, most commonly blood, collected using a capillary tube. These tubes are very narrow, often less than a millimeter in diameter, and utilize capillary action to draw the fluid into the tube. This method of sample collection is particularly useful when only a small volume of sample is required, minimizing discomfort and invasiveness for the patient.
The most frequent application of a kapillaarinäyte is in blood glucose monitoring. A tiny prick from a
The advantages of using capillary samples include the minimal amount of blood needed, making it ideal for