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    How It Feels

    Blood test

    The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel tight. You may feel nothing at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch.

    Urine test

    There is no pain while collecting a urine sample. A trained person of the same sex may need to watch you during the urine collection. This may make you feel uncomfortable.

    Saliva test

    There is no pain while collecting a saliva sample. A trained person will be present to either collect the sample or watch you collect the sample.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference November 8, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology


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