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Infection through needles

2021-02-04 10:18:43
Today I went to Apollo diagnostic for blood test, they used new needle but vacutainer holder was reused again and again for all patients, is it safe sir? Can hiv spread through reusing vacutainer holder?please help
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Hello , I understand your query. There is very less possibility of transmission of blood borne infection. I hope it helped . Regards

Answered2021-02-05 07:00:18

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