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I had a blood test and the nurse said that i had slow flow. it was hard for her to take the sample. it's that normal? or should i be worried?

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not at all: some people have big veins other have small invisible veins making it difficult to take blood and have slow flow. this has no real long-term significance

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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