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Is it normal to have a bruise from getting a blood test?

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Not normal but it: Happens. 1-2% of the persons getting blood may get a bruise. The incidence is related to the difficulty of blood draw, very young and very old, patients on blood thinners.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

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