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

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

Author(s):

  • Jeffrey Lavender, MT(AMT)

Relevant Certifications:

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
  • Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
  • Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC)

Launch Date: 2021

Enrollment Expiration: 180 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 opens: 
11/30/2025
Course expires: 
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.

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Additional Details:

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

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