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Old November 16th, 2006, 06:46   #1
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is a blood test required when getting any medical, preferably a first class medical?

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Old November 16th, 2006, 06:48   #2
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Old November 16th, 2006, 07:39   #4
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NO The only lab test is a urine whicj is checked for glucose and protein. The thing that scares most guys are the scales
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Yeah, me getting blood drawn! I would probably faint
Actually...I also get initially freaked as well. But it quickly passes. My irrational fear is that the needle will hurt or that I'll be able to feel the needle in my vein.

But it is all for not. and I barely if anything feel the needle inserted.
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Old November 16th, 2006, 19:57   #7
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