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Lancet Use at Testing Site
I was tested for HIV at a testing site. The first lancet did not work. The second one did. The test was negative, but I have a concern about the lancet used.
My test overlapped with someone else's. I did not see the nurse take my first lancet out of any drawer. I believe that these lancets are the kind that are rendered inoperative after one use. I'm afraid the first lancet that didn't work was the one used on another patient.
While it did not puncture my skin, is it possible that placing against the same finger that was soon after punctured with another lancet poses a risk?
I did not see any fluids or anything on my finger after the first lancet was used, but it concerns me that there might be a possibility that a used lancet was placed against my fingertip right before the second lancet was used. Please advise.
My test overlapped with someone else's. I did not see the nurse take my first lancet out of any drawer. I believe that these lancets are the kind that are rendered inoperative after one use. I'm afraid the first lancet that didn't work was the one used on another patient.
While it did not puncture my skin, is it possible that placing against the same finger that was soon after punctured with another lancet poses a risk?
I did not see any fluids or anything on my finger after the first lancet was used, but it concerns me that there might be a possibility that a used lancet was placed against my fingertip right before the second lancet was used. Please advise.
If she tried to re-use the lancet I think it would be on accident. It seemed like she was trying to go fast to go to lunch (which she did before the test was complete).
No way are you at any risk whatsoever.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You can be 100% certain the HIV testing site is uring fresh, sterile lancets on everybody they test. If in doubt, call and ask them. (What would be in the clinic's interest to re-use such equipment? Saving the 5 cent cost of the lancet??)
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
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