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How do i get my veins to pop out and be more prominent so i can get my blood taken?
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Tourniquet: The phlebotomists will apply a gentle tourniquet to your arm, and often let the arm dangle slightly to gravity. Both of these encourage engorgement/dilation of the veins.
Answered 5/10/2018
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