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When you get blood work done can they do it anywhere except your arm?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Infequently: Arm veins are easy to tap but blood can be obtained crom many other places.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: They can use any superficial vein, but the antecubital fossa (the space in the crook of your arm around the corner from your elbow) is preferred.

Answered 11/9/2013

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