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Chances Of HIV If A Used Syringe Is Used During A Blood Test?
hello doctor, my friend has gne to tak blood test in a blood testing lab,she dint notice tht whether thy used new syringe. she is very much afraid tht she would hav gt hiv.. she is nt at al nrml fr a month she is feeling very much. she cant accept tht thy would hav new syringe oly and she wont get disease nu..
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Every standard lab uses disposable syringes now a days and there is very less possibility of using an older syringe. If she is in doubt, she can always get in touch with the authorities to confirm the use of a new syringe. Exposure to HIV is assessed based on codes called as exposure codes and status codes which help in deciding on further action.
I would suggest that your friend stops worrying unnecessarily.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
Every standard lab uses disposable syringes now a days and there is very less possibility of using an older syringe. If she is in doubt, she can always get in touch with the authorities to confirm the use of a new syringe. Exposure to HIV is assessed based on codes called as exposure codes and status codes which help in deciding on further action.
I would suggest that your friend stops worrying unnecessarily.
Thanks.
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