The use of dried blood spots has a range of advantages over using larger samples of blood. (scilifelab.se)
The investigators verified the accuracy of the screen by testing it on more than 5,000 dried blood spot specimens. (sciencedaily.com)
Still, it can be a bit concerning to look down and see dried blood on your or your newborns shirt — unless you know already that it might be coming. (babygaga.com)