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Blood draw
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Yesterday i went to local diagnostic center for my blood draw for complete blood count they used vaccuitainer needle for blood draw.. but i think the needle is reused because the sticker between the two caps is already opened . At that time i dont have much idea about but after researching i come to know that the sticker should not be opened already so now iam worried if that needle is reused and will i infect with hiv please tell me
Yesterday i went to local diagnostic center for my blood draw for complete blood count they used vaccuitainer needle for blood draw.. but i think the needle is reused because the sticker between the two caps is already opened . At that time i dont have much idea about but after researching i come to know that the sticker should not be opened already so now iam worried if that needle is reused and will i infect with hiv please tell me
The only risks for HIV are to have unprotected vaginal or anal sex or share needles to INJECT drugs. Drawing blood is not a risk for HIV. The needle is exposed to air and is not injecting anything. No risk. And most likely, the vaccuitaner was not shared. That's anxiety concocting scenarios. No risk
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Last doubt i came to know that we cannot use vaccuitainer needle again after using it once and we cannot draw blood again from it...is it ryt??
None of that matters. People DO NOT get HIV from blood draws. Put this out of your mind and move on.
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