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My son needs blood drawn and they couldn't find a vien, what are sometimes when they try again tomorrow?
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????: Need a more specific question. Usually a more experienced person will try and from some veins not usually used.
Answered 12/9/2019
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Depends: Some tests can be done on capillary blood from a finger stick. In unusual circumstances a vein in the groin may be used by an experienced person.
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