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I got my finger drawn for blood first thing this morning after i woke up and it was super thick and sticky. why would this be? should i be concerned?

Q: i got my finger drawn for blood first thing this morning after i woke up and it was super thick and sticky. why would this be? should i be concerned?

: Different people bleed differently . I will not be concerned but I advise you see a Doctor to have a complete blood test just to make sure all is well.

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Different people bleed differently . I will not be concerned but I advise you see a Doctor to have a complete blood test just to make sure all is well.

Answered 6/29/2021

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A member asked:

I got my finger drawn for blood first thing this morning after i woke up and it was super thick and sticky. why would this be? should i be concerned?

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