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A member asked:
While drawing blood, technician took a new needle and placed on his bag in which he collects samples. i am afraid of hiv and hepatitis since the needle touched the bag for 20 secs before taking my blood and i am sure there is no blood on the bag?
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Zero risk. Nobody ever gets HIV or other blood borne infections from having blood drawn.
Answered 5/15/2023
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