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Does it hurt to get a cbc done?

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Needle stick: A blood sample needs to be collected for the test and the hurt is as much as may be associated with a needle stick.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Needle no, price yes: If you don't have medical insurance the retail price of a cbc, about $120, will hurt much more than the needle prick in your arm.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cbc: Butterfly needle is used, especially for ones with anxiety about needles.

Answered 9/8/2012

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