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Before blood draw, gloved nurse disinfect entry site, assemble needle, touch the site again without re-disinfect. is it a concern? i am 36w pregnant.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Venepuncture: You have nothing to be worried abou. Good luck and have a nice healthy baby

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 8/27/2017

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No concern.: No worries, best wishes for your upcoming delivery!

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 8/27/2017

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A member asked:

Before blood draw, gloved nurse disinfect entry site, assemble needle, touch the site again without re-disinfect. is it a concern? i am 36w pregnant.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Gabor agreed

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Levine agreed

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