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Venipuncture
Alternate Names : Blood-Drawing, Phlebotomy
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Normal Values
Normal results vary with the specific test.
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150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week. |
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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