Why do we get blood taken mainly in the ditches of our arms?
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Pretty much anywhere on the mid to lower arms is fine.
The inner elbow is a good spot because the veins tend to be positioned such that they won’t roll (unlike those on the hand), but not so deep they’re hard to access. They’re large and easy to hit.
There aren’t other structures around that present particularly high risk or prevent the ability to feel the vein.
It’s also not a sensitive area and typically heals easily without inhibiting tasks.
Source: certified phlebotomist, but never got a job in the field
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