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I didn't see phlebotomy change the needle before she started. would it have came out on the aids test if she didn't change the needle than and there?
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Highly Unlikely: that she didn't change the needle! What IS likely is that you didn't SEE her change it! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 5/26/2016
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What are you asking?: You won't see the needle being changed. The phlebotomist attaches it to the tube holder before approaching you. In the developed world, a phlebotomist caught re-using a needle would never work in health care again. If you thought there was a problem, why didn't you ask? It's your right -- you could have been shown that the needle was good.
Answered 5/26/2016
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