Needlestick exposure i work as a phlebotomist n tech. i accidentally stuck myself in my vein in my arm. i have visible veins and it went right in one. i stormed out and havent taken anything for it out of fear. took 4th gen at 22 day n oraquick 9 wk?

I wonder the needle involved was a clean one or used one to draw someone’s blood. In latter case, you should also be concerned about getting hepatitis B & C. Your supervisor in your workplace should explain “needle stick protocol.”

If the needle had not been used on the patient, of course no risk. If it was, "stormed out" was irresponsible. You should have immediately informed infection control at your institution and still should do it now. They might arrange for the patient to be tested to know if s/he has HIV or other blood borne infection. Tests show you didn't catch HIV, but also check for hepatitis B and C.