Can I request this in amedical lab/hospital ?!
Question: I have a phobia from needles and syringes and the only way I am relaxed when I am getting a blood draw is when the nurse uses the butterfly needle since it has a transparent tube and one canclearly tell if the needle is new or not. Is this technique available at all labs? can I request it always?
Answers: I have a phobia from needles and syringes and the only way I am relaxed when I am getting a blood draw is when the nurse uses the butterfly needle since it has a transparent tube and one canclearly tell if the needle is new or not. Is this technique available at all labs? can I request it always?
It should be available at all labs and you have the right to request this. Not all labs will honor your request though. I don't see why they wouldn't, but some phlebotomists think they can get blood from anybody using a regular needle. Explain to them that you would prefer a butterfly. Hopefully they will use one. Good Luck!