Finger pricks

[Bruce Stephens]

I wipe away the first one

So long as you've just washed your hands there's no need to do that. (And if you can't wash your hands I'm not convinced wiping away the first drop is really a good substitute.)

I suggest just using the first drop. (It's what I was advised to do and what I've always done.)

 

[Shazzer11]

I do wash my hands so might be better I use the first drop see how it goes thanks

 

[Leadinglights]

I do wash my hands so might be better I use the first drop see how it goes thanks

As soon as you wipe the drop away the clotting process starts so probably explains why you have had to squeeze hard.