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Drops of dried blood on the rubber glove dispenser at the phlebotomist's office. can i catch something since they drew my blood at that station?
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Theoretical risk: Hepatitis transmission is possible. Wouldn’t worry about anything else. Make sure you are vacinnated against hepatitis B and ask your doctor about hepatitis C testing. I’ve gotten hepatitis C blood in my eyes and luckily not infected. Hopefully that can reassure you for now. I wouldn’t return to that phlebotomy site.
Answered 5/15/2018
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No: It is not a significant risk but the phlebotomist is required to change gloves before each patient.
Answered 5/15/2018
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Highly Unlikely: Unless you consumed the dried blood on the glove dispenser, which would be very unadvisable, you should not have had any exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/15/2018
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