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Hiv Infection from used Lancet.
Last week I gone for some blood test, Lab employee pricked my finger with a Lancet, I think that was Used before on other patient (Bcoz he did not opened New bfore me).
Now I am fearing that can I infected with HIV with this exposure?
Please help.
Now I am fearing that can I infected with HIV with this exposure?
Please help.
Thanks Lizzie Luo and BeStrong for your kind reply.
Now I feel very relaxed.
Thanks once again.
Now I feel very relaxed.
Thanks once again.
even though lancets are designed for one time use...it wouldn't have mattered if it was used before you. any blood on the lancet would have been exposed to air and rendered inactive and unable to infect.
you had NO risk and do not need testing for this incident.
you had NO risk and do not need testing for this incident.
Dear BeStrong,
Thanks for your reply, But I am from India, I think Lancets here in India can be used many times(although not sure).
Should I test for HIV?
Thanks for your reply, But I am from India, I think Lancets here in India can be used many times(although not sure).
Should I test for HIV?
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