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what the risks are hpl, a test to measure the amount, human placental lactogen, hpl, blood, hpl, placental hormone that brings on insulin resistance, carbohydrate intolerance, hpl also breaks down maternal fats, fuel, the fetus, blood is drawn, a vein, on the inside, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, restrict blood flow, the vein, veins below the band to fill, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, no special preparation is needed, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare a child 12 to 18 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation , the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, uses of this test, limited to certain rare conditions, medical research, a rising hpl value, pregnancy is normal, hpl, hormone produced by the placenta, test, evaluate, how well the placenta is functioning, abnormal results, indicate abnormal, insufficient, placenta function, hpl values, decreased, toxemia, aborting molar pregnancy, hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, placental insufficiency, hpl values, multiple pregnancies, placental site trophoblastic tumor, intact molar pregnancy, diabetes, rh incompatibility, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling lightheaded, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, clinical value of this test is limited to certain rare conditions, research purposes, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.