Will taking a blood thinner medication affect dried blood spot (DBS) collection for Vibrant testing?

Yes, blood thinners will impact dried blood spot (DBS) collection and blood spot diffusion. Vibrant has not tested the interference of blood thinners with the DBS collection cards. It is at the ordering provider's clinical discretion whether to test using dried blood spot methodology or venipuncture blood draw.

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