How to Perform Dried Bloodspot Monitoring at Home | Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

This video teaches patients and parents how to collect a home dried bloodspot for monitoring their metabolic genetics condition. This video walks you through the entire process—from preparing the environment and warming the hand to collecting and mailing the sample. Includes helpful tips to reduce anxiety and ensure a successful test. For more information about virtual care from SickKids, please visit: https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/virtua... This video is provided for general information only. It does not replace a diagnosis or medical advice from a healthcare professional who has examined your child and understands their unique needs. Please speak with your doctor to check if the content is suitable for your situation. Subscribe to the AboutKidsHealth YouTube channel: http://ow.ly/CzrN50ClHN3 VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction - Prepare for and perform home blood spot monitoring for your child 0:36 Supplies needed 1:03 Helpful tips 2:09 Preparation 2:41 Landmarking 3:09 Performing the test 4:54 Example of an acceptable card 5:10 Example of cards that would not be accepted by the lab 5:43 What happens to the sample? 6:04 Submitting the sample Follow us on: Facebook:   / aboutkidshealth   Twitter:   / aboutkidshealth   Pinterest:   / aboutkidshealth   #BloodSpotMonitoring #MetabolicCare #PediatricHealth #HomeTestingGuide #AboutKidsHealth #ParentTips #ChildHealthSupport #MedicalTutorial