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vacutainer holder reuse
I went to laboratory for std test 1 week ago my test result is normal but laboratory technician is opened needle in front me but a he doesn't use hand gloves he touched needles in bare hands and needle holder is reused I saw some dried blood in that holder so any possibility get blood born deseases? and i know vacutainer needle has two face one face open and second side covered by rubber so if that dried blood or wet blood touched that rubber cover area and mix with my blood samples that impact to my result? Please tell me.
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If you actually saw dried blood in something, why didn't you point it out?
At no point in the blood drawing process should blood get on the needle holder. I'm not sure what you saw, but it wasn't blood.
If, by some weird chance it was, it was dried, and couldn't get into the tube that held your blood to impact your test result. Nor could it get into your arm.
This is an irrational fear.
If you are ever getting your blood drawn, or having any medical procedure, and are uncomfortable with something, you are allowed to stop and ask questions.
If this level of anxiety is normal for you, you should talk to your doctor about it.
At no point in the blood drawing process should blood get on the needle holder. I'm not sure what you saw, but it wasn't blood.
If, by some weird chance it was, it was dried, and couldn't get into the tube that held your blood to impact your test result. Nor could it get into your arm.
This is an irrational fear.
If you are ever getting your blood drawn, or having any medical procedure, and are uncomfortable with something, you are allowed to stop and ask questions.
If this level of anxiety is normal for you, you should talk to your doctor about it.
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i consulted with doctor about this matter they says nothing to worry but fear overriding me so i asked this forum please help me i saw tiny drop of blood but i don't know that is wet or dry i asked him don't use that holder but he said we don't have onother one I'm from India my test already billed also paid money that amount can't returned so i accept this test if blood was wet any possible to get blood born infection or if mix with my sample what happens next
You said it was dried blood in your first post. If it was blood, it was dried. Your anxiety is trying to convince you it was wet.
There is no part of the blood draw process that would allow blood to get on this.
There is no way for it to mix with your blood sample or for you to get a blood borne infection.
This is an irrational fear. You need to talk to your doctor about these fears and anxieties. This is no risk at all for anything.
There is no part of the blood draw process that would allow blood to get on this.
There is no way for it to mix with your blood sample or for you to get a blood borne infection.
This is an irrational fear. You need to talk to your doctor about these fears and anxieties. This is no risk at all for anything.
thank you for giving your valuable time i completely agree with you yes have anxiety definitely i will consult to psychiatrist but this is my last dout please give me answer the laboratory technician didn't not use hand gloves he touched needles in front me why he do that i don't no also I don't no cut and open wound in his hand, if he has any harmful to me please give me clarification
I have already answered your question. There is no way that any of this could have caused you harm.
Please, consult your doctor and seek help for your anxiety.
Please, consult your doctor and seek help for your anxiety.
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