Hello
I visited a medical lab yesterday to get my blood draw for some tests....I was surprised by the low quality of the LAB and it was basically a mess..I didnt feel that they followed any type of safety procedures at all ! Anyway, I dont know why, but I let them draw my blood. The needle was taken out of the plastic wrapping in front of me....Was I at any risk of contracting any virus from the lab?? I am very scared of HIV !
2007-03-25 08:18:40 · 2 answers · asked by Ahlan D 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Not only would you look at the sterile needle, but the person that drew your blood. Did they wear gloves? chances of getting HIV from a person that draws your blood is slim. They'd have to have a bleeding cut on their finger, and then get their blood into you. I wouldn't worry about getting it since a sterile needle was used, but, I'd complain somewhere if you can.
2007-03-25 08:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the needle was new and in its package, you are not at risk.
2007-03-25 15:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by yet_another_realist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋