Notify doctors about all medications and supplements seniors take to avoid test result interference.

Notify doctors about all medications and supplements seniors take to avoid test result interference.

Inform the lab about blood thinners like Aspirin and Warfarin to ensure accurate clotting test interpretations.

Inform the lab about blood thinners like Aspirin and Warfarin to ensure accurate clotting test interpretations.

Certain supplements like Biotin and herbal remedies can skew test results; advise them to stop before testing.

Certain supplements like Biotin and herbal remedies can skew test results; advise them to stop before testing.

Encourage seniors to stay well-hydrated before tests for easier venipuncture and better sample quality.

Encourage seniors to stay well-hydrated before tests for easier venipuncture and better sample quality.

Use soft techniques, like butterfly needles, to minimize discomfort for seniors with fragile veins.

Use soft techniques, like butterfly needles, to minimize discomfort for seniors with fragile veins.

Understand fasting needs; typically, 8–12 hours required, but water is allowed. Consult before if difficult.

Understand fasting needs; typically, 8–12 hours required, but water is allowed. Consult before if difficult.

Seniors may feel anxious about needles; use distraction and support to ease their fears during the procedure.

Seniors may feel anxious about needles; use distraction and support to ease their fears during the procedure.

Apply pressure on the draw site to prevent bruising; follow best practices for seniors on blood thinners.

Apply pressure on the draw site to prevent bruising; follow best practices for seniors on blood thinners.

For seniors with dementia or mobility issues, consider home sample collection for comfort and clarity.

For seniors with dementia or mobility issues, consider home sample collection for comfort and clarity.