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cj24

hi- when the tester did my rapid finger prick test, he pricked my finger and rubbed the first squeeze of blood with the alcohol swab then resqueezed my finger to collect the blood sample. my question is, would the wipe of alcohol in any way contaminate the second blood sample they collected for the test? thanks

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cj24

Thanks Teak and Hope-your guys are awesome!

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Teak

Yes to the lab test using a vein and yes to the accuracy. Alcohol won't affect the test results.

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cj24

teak, just to clarify--yes to the comparable to lab and accuaracy ones right? not yes to the alcohol contamination?

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Teak

Yes to both questions.

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cj24

Thanks Hope, also-the rapid blood test is comparable to when they draw blood from your vein and send it to a lab, correct? as far as accuaracy? Thanks,

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