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High Blood Creatinine Risk Of Infections
The risks of the test are minimal and are related to the blood draw process. Rarely, the following will occur:
- Excessive bleeding at blood draw site
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
- Multiple punctures to locate veins
Special considerations
Factors that may interfere with the accuracy of the test are as follows:
- Incomplete urine collection
- Pregnan...
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