a multiple - use blood - blotting device includes a sheet of base stock which has a plurality of fingertip - sized recesses formed therein . a corresponding plurality of absorbent swabs are received in the recesses . the swabs may be releasably attached to the recesses so that soiled swabs may be removed . lines of perforations may be formed in the sheet of base stock , allowing the sheet of base stock to be divisible into sections , with each section including at least one recess and swab . a protective sheet may be attached to the sheet of base stock to cover and protect the swabs . the protective sheet may have perforations which corresponding to perforations in the sheet of base stock , so that each of the swabs remains sterile and hygienic even if device is divided into smaller sections .