2006-07-12 10:23:06 · 14 answers · asked by stephanie 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
They make a little blood come out because the first blood isn't as potent and clotting reasons.
2006-07-12 10:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Would you prefer somewhere else to draw blood?
Actually, they can prick the ear lobe...but most nurses will say they are only allowed to stick your finger.
The lobe is less painful for most people.
Demand a change - it's your body!
2006-07-12 17:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are talking about a situation where you are giving blood to the Red Cross (or some organization like that). If I am right, she is checking your blood for anemia. If you are anemic, she won't allow you to go forward with your blood donation, because it is hazardous to your health.
2006-07-12 18:58:09 · answer #3 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to test your blood before they remove it. The "obvious guy" answer would be "can't get blood if we don't prick"
2006-07-12 17:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by advancedmaster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the quickest, least painful way to get enough blood for some tests.
2006-07-12 17:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by lightbyter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sample to make sure your blood is healthy.
2006-07-12 17:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by jedithomas87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To check iron levels or glucose levels in your body
2006-07-12 17:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by Frances 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if ok to take blood
2006-07-12 17:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by c1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To check your iron levels.
2006-07-12 20:31:10 · answer #9 · answered by PrincipessaLHO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um... I think it helps to let the blood come out of your body?
2006-07-12 17:27:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋