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A member asked:
Could the lady that pulled my blood reused a needle? i got blood drawn and after i seen spots of blood in the needle holder. i'm scared.
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NO,they NEVER: reuse a needle. The blood you saw was your own blood dripping backwards from vacuum in tube and when they remove it,suction may make blood flow back.
Answered 5/27/2016
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