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Blood prick test for glucose levels, is it possible to get hiv if they accidentally re-used the lancet/device?

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Dr. Mary Clifton answered

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Yes and no: It is possible to get HIV from reused needles, but almost completely impossible to reuse a lancet that we use for fingersticks for blood testing - the needle retracts and we have to throw it away after one use.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Blood prick test for glucose levels, is it possible to get hiv if they accidentally re-used the lancet/device?

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Dr. Mary Clifton answered

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