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I had my blood drawn today. the phlebotomist dropped a label on the floor. he picked it up while wearing his gloves but did not change his gloves befo?
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The technician is: wearing gloves to protect him/her from you, not to provide sterility. The alcohol swab does that.
Answered 12/24/2018
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