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Please help me,.possible hcv transsmision from lancet pen

One day i checked my glucose level at drug store,just to see if it is normal and this checking was performed with lancet pen and glucose ordinary meter.
I can not remember if lady changed lancet and clean the outer part of lancet pen.
I returned back to ask her it is procedure safe because maybe many people use this same glucose meter.
She said to me the lancet is new and she regulary clean lancet pen.
I belive her that she really change lancet but
Can i get hcv or hbv if she not clean lancin pen outer cap,because that pen touches my finger..
Im sorry if i overreacting but it is possibile transsmision in that case,maybe outer lancet pen cap may contain dried blood from somebody previous me..

Pls  tell me is this real sitiation or my anxiety drive me..
Sorry if my english not perfect..
Thanks
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I think it is very unlikely that the pharmacist would reuse lancets and therefore I don't believe you have anything to worry about. I really think you're overreacting here.
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