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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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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

The technician is: wearing gloves to protect him/her from you, not to provide sterility. The alcohol swab does that.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 12/24/2018

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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