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  • If a doctor orders two tests do I have to have two needles inserted in my arm?
  • Do I need a doctor's order to have my blood drawn?
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  • Should I have my blood draw for my Coumadin levels drawn at a certain time?
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If a doctor orders two tests do I have to have two needles inserted in my arm?

No, the blood needed for your tests can be obtained by using just one needle.


Note: Patient preparation sheets for most testing procedures are available in English and Spanish at all South Bend Medical Foundation laboratory sites.

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