Am I at risk of HIV/HEP C from a blood test?

[rosalia25]

Hello.
Today I went for a routine blood test at Occupational Health Department. I'm concerned that when the nurse inserted the needle inside my vein and while blood was being collected inside the tube he then placed his gloved finger on top of the needle (that was inside my vein) for a few seconds and moved it. I have check my arm and I have a poke where the  needle entered my arm and a second superficial poke about 1 cm away. Is it possible that when he placed his finger over it the needle could have puncture him and then enter my vein again? I hope it makes sense. Thanks for your help

[rosalia25]

Thanks a lot for your help.

[rosalia25]

Thanks for your reply. My concern is that I could clearly see blood entering the bottle and then he put his finger on top of needle. Would it be possible for the needle to puncture thorough my skin and then his skin? Thanks

[mkh9]

No you have nothing to worry about. I am a clinical lab scientist and was a phlebotomist for about 10 years before that. He just missed the vein and had to move the needle. It may have hurt a little but it won't cause an infection. This is often done if they don't get it right away.
mkh9