Doesn't happen. You can't get infected by a lancet.
Keep all your questions and concerns in your own thread.
I went get my check up and they did an oraquick HIV test. I did not see her take the lancet out of the packet and am afraid that the lancet could have been used on someone else. Is this possible. Does anyone know if oraquick lancets use one time retractable lancets? Please answer quickly, anxiety is kicking in
Same thing happened to me needed to take blood test at hospital in Australia and diddnt see her open a new needle she wouldn't of used a old needle right?? Now I'm home with flu like symptoms please help
I'm a Registered Nurse with Anxiety disorder. If that doesn't live to your expectations, I do understand. Anyway, I talked with a public health nurse already. She informed me that the needle used in the "Rapid HIV testing" is a one time use launched needle. I'm alright now.
...and you "claim" to be a registered nurse? WOW
YOu have no HIV. It's time to accept and move on. Needles are used once and dispose.
Oh Canada . Yeah you guys are cleaner than us Americans NO way they used a dirty needle on you!
I don't know what country you are in, but in the USA public health is VERY safe and would not want you to sue them.
Ok, to put your mind at ease, Even if the needle was used on a HIV+ person before you it WOULD NOT be a risk and you would not be infected from it. So ether way you were not at risk.
My mind is tricking me to believe that the needle was infected. I don't want to feel bad. I am forcing my mind that it's not infected and the nurse did a good job. However, I'm not good clearing ridiculous thinking. Thank you so much!
Hi, I had more or less the same problem. On my first HIV test I did, I whent to a public health hospital on HIV. I didn't see nor ask that the needle was new. On my way home, I realized that I didn't see that the needle was new. However four months have pased since that incident I my new test is also negative. Your mind can play you severe tricks. So, don't worry, you will be fine.
You will be fine, Dont worry you do not have HIV
Thank you so much! Honestly, I'm in severe anxiety level right now. The Canadian public health nurse was polite and friendly. However, I never see her perform the pricking. Hopefully, it's a launchet. I took it in Mississauga, Ontario along central parkway.
No worries