The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago.

CHICAGO — The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover.

Unlike with a traditional blood draw, the patient does not see the needle go into the arm nor the tubes of blood. The process takes about two minutes and has a 95% success rate on the first attempt.

The Austin Police Department recently launched a program that has trained some officers on how to draw blood so it can be tested for alcohol. APD Lt. William White says drawing blood for DWIs has ...

CHICAGO — The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover.