I don't recall EVER having had to have a blood test for anything at all (although I may have had one for the initial medical which is a bit more thorough than renewals and I have simply forgotten about any blood test at that time)
Yeah, they take prick at the initial. I remember because a) it wasn't that long ago and b) I ruined a decent white shirt due to the blood pi$$ing everywhere!! AME: "I must have hit an artery" No s
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