Blood Tests

[emmie]

should the phlebotomist wear gloves when taking your blood, as this is the second time the same person wasn't wearing them, i asked and he said it wasn't always necessary, or that they can't feel the vein if wearing gloves?

[stewey]

Or perhaps a post sqadectomy.

[LazyGun]

@ pixie Its true that wearing gloves might not prevent a needlestick, but what it can do is wipe of around 80% of any innoculum on the needle itself, dramatically reducing any chance of infection, So gloves still have a role.

That having been said, I would not wear gloves when performing a blood draw unless the organisations rules said you had to, especially if said organisation has moved onto safety needles - but I would be very particular about hand hygiene :)

[sunny-dave]

Never had a phlebotomist wear gloves - trying to remember what the vampires at Blood Doning do - not sure, but I think they don't?

[CokeTulip]

The member of staff has no idea - body hygiene amiss. You get them around food too and it is awful to see.

You dont want to say something so he uses the biggest needle on you! so as mentioned I think I'd be giving some feedback to someone on the way out. I definately would. I have a few contacts who are OCD and they wouldn't have been able to go through with the blood test if they saw that - gloves or no gloves. A supervisor is in the best person to sort.