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transmission question
Question for person with hiv experience...regarding blood draw today. Phlebotomist used a butterfly needle (type with rubber end over needle going into tube), wore gloves, did not cover the rubber end with the clear plastic cap/protector while drawing. Question is after she took the needle and blood tube out, the rubbered end of the butterfly needle swung around a bit (covered by rubber sheath but still needle underneath)- happened so quick but wasnt sure if it glanced her or me in the process...no marks/scratches, definitely no punctures. I asked her after if she stuck herself and she told me no, not at all - she said she would have felt that.
Does it just sound like paranoia on my part or legitimate concern. Forget about it?
Does it just sound like paranoia on my part or legitimate concern. Forget about it?
Thanks for response. What about if the phlebotomist inadvertantly touched/grazed the rubberized back end of the needle while setting up, prior to drawing my blodd (didnt look like a stick or poke but some contact w/it). Would that be a risk/reason for concern or still no?
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