Does Getting A Blood Test At A Physical Hurt?

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I ♥ Purple!	It's like getting a shot because they use needles. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sokokl	Yes, it can if one is very dehydrated or the person trying to take the test doesn't get the vein the first time (and when this happens bruising can occur) or they are too rough. Also, some people are very sensitive when it comes to pain. If you are one of these people please let the staff know so that they can try to make you more comfortable. An easy way to ease the possibility of pain from not occurring is to ask them to use a butterfly needle (it's smaller and much easier to use on some people than regular size needles). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nicnikkiz	Well I had my blood drawn once and it did hurt for me. And I almost passed out. I think it depends on how good the person is when there taking your blood. Mine wasn't good appanently. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♠♣♦ME♦♣♠	depends on who puts the needle in and how they put it in....the first time i got one i was not even one so i don't remember it.....but the 2nd time it didn't hurt at all, then the 3rd time it hurt ALLOT Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

salee anabee	ya Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Deb S	No. It's a quick pinch but no other pain. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nick W	Maybe. It depends on a lot of factors. It especially depends on how quickly and easily they find the vein. For instance, my veins are notoriously deep, so I generally feel some discomfort with the process. There have been times when I went to a skilled phlebotomist and didn't feel a thing. A lot of it is skill, a lot of it is luck. Most people say they feel less discomfort with getting bloods drawn than getting a shot. It's important to just relax. I can think of many things more painful than getting a shot. More than likely, it will just be a mild discomfort... like an itch that you can't scratch. Keep cheery and don't worry! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TheNetIsFullOfGeniuses	A little. I get a big needle shoved in my arm a couple times a week to give plasma. Sometimes I don't even feel it, but when I do, it's not too bad. Don't watch. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

georgia gurl	It feels like a bee sting with alcohol on it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rhonda & Cats	nahh no worse than a mosquito bite. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MARK J	no, just a prick Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kari	I actually do this for a living, and it depends on 2 things. The collector, and the vein. Drink water regularly the night and morning prior to your test (don't drown in it though). As for which type of needle to use, butterfly needles come in exactly the same size as syringe needles and vacutainer needles. Butterfly needles are only required if the vein is very fine, there are many tubes, or if the blood needs to be take from the back of your hand or forearm, or some other such unusual area, and they generally hurt no more or no less than the other methods.. Most people are able to have it collected from the crook of their elbow without any trouble. Good luck with it.. if you lived near me, I would do it for you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sue Naumy	Just make sure to study hard for the test. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Young	How old are you,5? No it doesn't hurt much. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MAGiiCSTiiCK	no. it doesn't hurt. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lin B	all you are going to feel is the prick of the needle... the "pain" is like someone pinching you... trust me your won't keel over in pain. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sftballfanatic	A little bit. The prick hurts more than anything. They key for me was to not watch. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sustasue	Not really. They simply draw blood through a needle. There's a slight sharp pinch, the blood flows through and afterwards they take the needle out then it's done. You can handle it if I can. Be brave. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MTFD528	A standard blood test for a physical is a CBC With Differential, which is a Complete Blood Count, red cells, white cells, pletelets, etc., and also checks your cholesterol, triglycerides and other components of your blood. Normall it is taken from the inside of your elbow, and the only pain is a little pinch when the needle first goes in. If the nurse is excellent you wont even feel that. it is not big deal at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

whiskey_tears	dont worry its doesnt hurt that bad as you think.. if you have experienced the syringe-attack you'll definitely know how it feels.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

holyterrar85	It is not comfortable, but it is not that bad. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jackyboy1	Depends, for me it doesn't hurt because I've had many blood tests. Once I had a test and you know that elastic they put on just higher up than where the blood is going to be taken, well then had a plastic version and they tied it so tight that it hurt, I didn't feel the needle at all :D, so I think if you concentrate on the pain that the arm band is giving you, you wont feel the needle. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sshazzam	Nope. Usually they only take 3 very small vials of blood. Each one is 1/2 the size of a normal testube. Not even enough to make you feel weird. As far as the needle goes.. I dont like to watch but normally it doesnt hurt. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Akizumi	If you don't look at it, think or talk about something else, and have someone who does it all the time do it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ross B	Well, i'm going to be honest. first off it depends on what kind, if they prick your finger, that's going to sting for a few minutes but it's not unbearable, just an annoying kind of pain. But if they use a needle and draw blood, then it might not even hurt at all, just the sudden sensation that your blood just froze in your veins were they drew it. but no, no major pain at all, you'll be fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cookie	you'll feel a sharp prick for about a couple of seconds, then when the nurse starts filling the viles with your blood, it wont hurt anymore. its just an uncomfortable pain for a few seconds. be a big girl/boy for a quick minute,lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

amazingly intelligent	Depends on your tolerance for pain and the skill of the phlebotomist (blood taker.) I have small, tough veins and am what they call a "hard stick" because my veins also roll away. Yet, depending on who draws the blood, I have sometimes not even felt it! Just relax. It feels like a hard pinch at most. If the person taking your blood has trouble, request that they have someone else try. It will be over in a moment anyway. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mlgable	It is a quick prick when they insert the needle to draw blood and that is it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

discover9	No, the pain typically comes from the fear and the anxiety of the needle. Most often the patient is able to talk and calm down after the needle is inserted. The best thing to do is occupy yourself and ask the tech questions...how is your day going etc.. Good Luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RNcalledEd	If the tech taking the sample is good there will be just a little stinging sensation. A bad tech will make it hurt like hell... Best, Ed, RN Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

meedebi	No Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No