Question 1

if a finger stick hemoglobin test comes back normal is it possible the test could be wrong and my child is actually low/anemic?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Any test has a margin of error, ant the margin of error is a little higher for a finger stick test.  If you have reason to doubt the results, ask for a repeat with a blood draw.

Question 2

hemoglobin finger prick test what is normal?

Accepted Answer

See below:: Male: 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dl
    female: 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dl
see this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003645.htm.

Question 3

what does it mean if you have watery blood. i had my finger poked for donating  blood. i couldn't donate  because my hemoglobin was to low again!?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Low hemoglobin means you are anemic. Can occur if you are bleeding somewhere, but more oftyen it is because of inadequate dietary intake of iron and other nutrients. You can help by taking iron supplements and or eating iron rich foods like red meats, leafy green and yellow vegetables, raisins, etc.

Question 4

swelling/severe pain in toes, ankles, right knee, right hip, little fingers on both hands 41yo female, ana-, rh factor less than14, ccp less than 16, sed rate 77, crp 30, mch 25.2, mchc 31.5, hemoglobin 11.2, hlba 127-, strep- go to a rheumatologist?

Accepted Answer

: See your MD first and if she recommends then see a specialist

Question 5

i cant take the pain of getting my finger stick, is there another way they can get blood?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I emphasize with you. I hate to prick myself too because of pain. Blood can be taken from vein in the arm  unless they only want to test your hemoglobin or blood sugar .

Question 6

what info could you   get from a finger stick/poke besides glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Also: By fingerstick we can measure a1c.

Question 7

the last time the phlebotomist did a finger stick it was very painful is there a a way to avoid the pain?

Accepted Answer

Not really!: The skin of the fingers have a lot of nerve endings and as a result are very sensitive.  If the finger sticks are done rarely, then you may ask your doctor for a topical anesthetic to numb the finger.  However, this is not practical for frequent finger stickers like diabetics, as the anesthetic drug has side effects. Warming fingers up prior to the stick helps the blood flow and this may help.

Question 8

my finger stick fasting for10-12hrs reads 145 does this indicates  i have type2 because im goin for a a1c & im worried that chances are from my finger stick readings i already have diabetes?is it possib a finger sticks show high but alc is normal?

Accepted Answer

FBS: It takes more than one fasting blood sugar reading to determine if you have diabetes mellitus. The A1c gives an idea of what your blood sugar has been like over the last 3 months. A finger stick FBS value and your A1c may not align totally.

Question 9

can you develop a local infection from a glucose finger stick?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any time you puncture the skin you risk an infection.  So always clean your hands before you stick it.

Question 10

is there a diabetic blood test that is continuous & doesn't require finger stick calibrati?

Accepted Answer

No: Not one that is practical.

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Hemoglobin finger stick

A member asked:

If a finger stick hemoglobin test comes back normal is it possible the test could be wrong and my child is actually low/anemic?

A member asked:

Hemoglobin finger prick test what is normal?

A member asked:

What does it mean if you have watery blood. i had my finger poked for donating blood. i couldn't donate because my hemoglobin was to low again!?

A member asked:

Swelling/severe pain in toes, ankles, right knee, right hip, little fingers on both hands 41yo female, ana-, rh factor less than14, ccp less than 16, sed rate 77, crp 30, mch 25.2, mchc 31.5, hemoglobin 11.2, hlba 127-, strep- go to a rheumatologist?

A member asked:

I cant take the pain of getting my finger stick, is there another way they can get blood?

A member asked:

What info could you get from a finger stick/poke besides glucose level?

A member asked:

The last time the phlebotomist did a finger stick it was very painful is there a a way to avoid the pain?

A member asked:

My finger stick fasting for10-12hrs reads 145 does this indicates i have type2 because im goin for a a1c & im worried that chances are from my finger stick readings i already have diabetes?is it possib a finger sticks show high but alc is normal?

A member asked:

Can you develop a local infection from a glucose finger stick?

A member asked:

Is there a diabetic blood test that is continuous & doesn't require finger stick calibrati?

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