STEP 487: CLSI Standard Update for Collecting Capillary Blood (CE: 1.0)

Article Overview:

This article discusses updates to standards on collection of capillary blood specimens. The article discusses crucial updates to the GP42 standard.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe recent updates to the GP42 standard for collection of capillary blood specimens.
  • Discuss acceptable capillary blood collection sites
  • Discuss unacceptable capillary blood collection sites

Additional Information

Author(s)Jeffrey Lavender, MT(AMT)
Relevant CertificationsMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC)
Launch Date2021
Enrollment Expiration180 days after purchase

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course Start Date: 
08/18/2025
Course End Date: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$15.00
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Price

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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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