As a phlebotomist, I have drawn blood from the same person more than once but that was because of a specific test the person was doing. For most tests, blood will be drawn once, however, there...
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Drawing blood for a blood test can be a quick procedure. In fact, the process itself can take about 5 minutes or less. However, there are many factors that can make it go on for longer. Some of...
Sometimes, blood will stop flowing when taking a blood sample for testing. When that happens don't panic. There are several reasons why blood may stop. The most obvious reason, however, is simple:...
While there are specific tests that require a person to fast, most tests that you will do don't require fasting. In fact, only a few tests require fasting really. Because eating will affect certain...
Many people are afraid of doing blood tests because they believe that it hurts. There are also many people who are not afraid of doing blood tests and have had many experiences where a blood draw...
The gauge of needles ranges from 14 to 30, but not all these gauges are used for routine blood collection. Lab test results must be accurate for a proper diagnosis for any patient. So, to ensure that...