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What test do you need to do before draw blood from the radial artery?

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make the both arteries are open and working correctly

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"A procedure called the Allen test may be used to find out if the blood flow to your hand is normal. For the Allen test, the health professional drawing your blood will apply pressure to the arteries in your wrist for several seconds."

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