DBS: Tips for Dried Blood Spots

These videos were provided by members of the flok Community (and shared with their permission) to help others, whether you’re just learning to do finger pokes for DBS, or transitioning to the method due to changes in clinic requirements. If you have video to share, please email it to [email protected] and we’ll add it to this page. Thank you!

Remember: All clinics have different procedures and requirements, so always check with your clinic first. None of the information on this page or in these videos should be construed as medical advice. Always consult your medical providers with questions.

Here are some good tips to get a good sample:

  • Hydration: Make sure you’re well-hydrated
  • Warmth: Make sure your hands (or feet, for heel/toe pricks) are warm – rub them together, run them under warm water, take a warm shower first
  • Internal Blood flow: Get blood moving: do jumping jacks, windmill your arms
  • Secure the position: For younger children, make sure they are secure in a high chair, lap, or other location
  • Keep it Low: Make sure the finger or toe you’re working with is below heart level so blood flows more readily
  • Milk it: To encourage blood flow, massage the hand or foot, but don’t squeeze/pinch close to the spot you’ve poked

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