A member asked:

Can a blood test cause you to have a dvt blood clot in your arm? i had a blood test yesterday and now have a sore left arm and shoulder area. worry.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: Likely your blood was obtained from a superficial vein which would not give you a DVT. The pain may be for some other reason.

Answered 12/4/2020

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