Category
Neonatology Phlebotomy
Typical Use
Obtain capillary blood samples from neonates for metabolic and screening tests.
Description
A sterile, single use lancet designed to perform controlled heel punctures to collect small volume blood samples for newborn screening, blood glucose, and point of care testing, minimizing tissue trauma and infection risk when used with proper technique and warming. Heel lance practice includes site selection, depth control, and pain reduction strategies such as sucrose or nonnutritive sucking to improve neonatal comfort. Proper specimen handling and labeling ensure accurate laboratory results critical for early detection of metabolic and endocrine disorders.