Can l get a bloodborne infection from having my blood drawn?

Rarely, but: That should not happen because the needles are single-use disposable needles, and the skin is cleaned off with alcohol first. However, many things are possible in life. The answer to the question, "Can this happen?" is therefore almost always YES, even if incredibly unlikely. Infection is more likely if a person has a poorly functioning immune system, such as some cancer patients during treatment.