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Phlebotomy is when someone uses a needle to take blood from a vein, usually in your arm. Also called a blood draw or venipuncture, it’s an important tool for diagnosing many medical conditions.

A bruise may appear after a blood draw if small blood vessels are damaged when the needle is inserted or if not enough pressure is applied after the needle is removed. A blood draw (phlebotomy) is a ...