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reused needle?

by heavystone01, Jul 30, 2009 01:07PM

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i recently had blood drawn at a lab. I dont know if they reuse the needle. Im really afraid of HIV infection through needle. I saw they used butterfly needle. Can a butterfly needle be reused? Im so worried that I can not focus on anything. If you know anything about this, please tell me! Thank you very much!

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