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What does auto retractable lancets means? does it mean it can't prick again so it completely eliminate cross contamination?

Q: what does auto retractable lancets means? does it mean it can't prick again so it completely eliminate cross contamination?

: It means once it is used, it automatically goes into a cover so it can be disposed of. It actually means it cannot be used twice since it goes directly into a cover and you then can throw it away.

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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It means once it is used, it automatically goes into a cover so it can be disposed of. It actually means it cannot be used twice since it goes directly into a cover and you then can throw it away.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 5/8/2023

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A member asked:

What does auto retractable lancets means? does it mean it can't prick again so it completely eliminate cross contamination?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

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