I hope the day will come when everyone is screened for HCV.
Yes James no one should trust those Pakistani needles......never know what they have been up to.
How would anyone verify if a needle was sterile ? The scenario you are describing is somewhat ridiculous, unless you live in a terrible place like let's say Pakistan. A place where no one can be trusted like say Pakistan.
They usually only will give you an HCV test if there is a reason to suspect you might be infected. It'd be great if they just gave the test to everyone in the world but...they dont/wont.
You don't see the engines installed on the airplane you're flying or the brakes on the you're driving. Why were you tested for HCV?
Sure; if you continue to be concerned, discuss risk and subsequent action with a qualified MD.
Good luck-
-Bill
Yes Hector. While the nurse was attaching the two-sided needle to tube holder, I could not understand whether the needle was sterile. I did not focus on what was going on.
Actually, the blood was pulled away from my vein by vacuum, so there was no injection of anything. I am wondering if very miniscule part of blood in the hollow of the needle is enough to infect me if it had touched to my vein?
Thank you
Why would anyone reuse a needle?
You seem to have seen and know the manufacturer "BD" = (Becton, Dickinson and Company) of the syringe and all its parts, but you didn't notice if they used a new needle?
For further information about handling sharps read the following...
* 1991 Bloodborne Pathogens standard
* The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was signed into law on November 6, 2000.
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