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Is there a risk in venipuncture for an aspirin taker? i take about 650mg of aspirin a day. is there any risk in getting a venipuncture for lab work?
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Longer bleeding time: Clot doesn't form easily and bleeding time is longer.
Answered 3/1/2013
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Not really: You might bruise a little more than average, but there is no real risk.
Answered 3/1/2013
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