Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Request another sample to ensure accuracy. Avoid strenuous exercise after eating. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test. Roll up sleeve only.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Sterile, disposable equipment prevents contamination or spread of infection. There is no risk of becoming infected with the hepatitis virus, AIDS virus or any other germ. Skin over the vein to be stuck is cleaned with alcohol or other antiseptic on a piece of cotton. When blood is drawn from a vein, the operator feels the vein to be used then punctures both the skin and vein in one quick stroke. The needle used is a sterile, disposable needle attached to a sterile, disposable syringe.