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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?

Q: 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?

: Zero risk. Nobody ever gets HIV or other blood borne infections from having blood drawn.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Zero risk. Nobody ever gets HIV or other blood borne infections from having blood drawn.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/15/2023

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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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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