[One who lets blood from his shoulders is required to wash his hands one time immediately afterwards.[2]] If one does not wash his hands after letting blood from his shoulders, he will have inner fear for three days without knowing the source of the fear.
Q&A
Must one wash his hands after getting a blood test or donating blood?[3]
This is questionable. Practically it is best to wash hands.
If one touched blood is he required to wash his hands?[4]
No.
[1] 4/19; This is due to the impure spirit which resides on the hand after bloodletting. This applies according to all Poskim. [See Halacha 2 in footnotes]
[2] Ketzos Hashulchan 2/11
[3] Kaf Hachaim 4/91; Peri Megadim 4 A”A 22; However see Piskeiy Teshuvos 4/27 which brings in name of Rav SZ”A that one is not required to wash hands.
[4] Piskeiy Teshuvos 4/27
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