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  1. ... small needle. The provider will collect a few drops of blood and put a bandage on the site. Arterial blood test . This test measures your oxygen levels. Blood from arteries has higher levels of oxygen than blood from a vein. So, for this test, blood is taken from an artery instead of a vein. Blood may be taken from your wrist, arm, or groin area. It is often drawn ...
  2. ... blood is taken from an artery in your wrist, arm, or groin using a needle attached to ... with a small needle to collect a few drops of blood. The heel will then be bandaged. ...