Tomorrow i am having my first blood test. Can someone please tell me what will happen???

Question

Will it hurt.? Is it a big needle? Will i feel the blood coming out ?

I don't mind normal injections, but everything about a blood test freaks me out. I am very squeamish lol.

please, really need to know what, is going to happen

Answer 1

Don't worry, it's not nearly as bad as you think. Although, you will feel a little sting, and they will be using a slightly larger gauge needle than would be used for an injection, it won't be bad at all. Also, you will definitely NOT feel the blood coming out.

It won't take long at all.

1. They will search for a good vain, either by sight or by gently touching the vain
2. They will disinfect the injection/withdrawal site with either an alcohol or iodine swab.
3. They may ask you to make a fist
4. They will insert the needle and withdraw a couple small vials of blood.
5. It will be over before you know it, and you will probably be saying to yourself "was that it?"


If you are still feeling squeamish tomorrow, just don't watch while they are taking the blood.


YOU'LL BE FINE!!

Hopefully, this answer helped a bit!!!

Answer 2

This is from a woman who draws blood for a living!

Relax! Any phlebototomy tech can tell if a person is nervous...if not ..tell them!

First of all, the tech will and should explain exactally what they are doing. I usually explain that I am taking a blood sample that your doctor has ordered. I will ask you to spell your name, first and last, and your birthdate for patient ID reasons. I will then put a tourniquet on your arm and look for a good vein. It will usually be in the midle of your arm, near the bend or even on the side of the bend. These are the best spots. The tourniquet will be tight. I also have a patient squeeze a cotten roll. It helps with the vein to pop up. If I see a good vein, I will tell the patient. This will help them relax. I will then remove the tourniquet and get my supplies ready.
Again, if you are very nervous, ASK the tech to use a butterfly needle. It is very small, and not so scarey as a needle and syringe. Actaully is is the same size needle, but so much smaller in size, you won't get so freaked out! (That is what I like to be used when I get blood drawn!)
Next the tech will reapply the tourniquet and have you squeeze the cotten again. They the tech will use a achocol swab the clean the area. Then they will put the needle in the vein. A quick poke with the bevel side up, and the blood will come, either in a syringe or inside the actual tube.
You will not feel the blood come out. You may hear the blood filling the tubes, but really it is not bad at all. After the blood is taken, the needle will be removed, gauze will be applied and the gause roll will be wrapped around your are. Please leave on for 15 minutes, to prevent any bleeding.
Many lab techs take blood all day long...they are decated professionals. If your scared, tell them. Trust me when I say I totally understand! No one likes their blood taken. Make sure you sit down, relax and breath!
It will be quick....and very little pain!

I love my job and try to make the patient feel as confortable as possible!

Answer 3

They will tie one of those rubber straps around your arm then they will find a vein inner the fold of your elbow and stick the small--about 2 inch needle/syringe in. You will feel a little prick, but it won't hurt too bad. Then you can watch your blood flow down a little plastic tube and into a test tube. You don't really feel "your drink"/the blood coming out, so you could always just look away. Watching it is pretty cool though. I've never had a hard time with any blood work I've had done. It takes a minute or two at most.

My toddler has been doing blood-work since she was 9 months old and she has always managed just fine. Of course, she gets stickers and toys when she gets done. Just think about treating yourself an ice cream afterwords and you'll be just fine.

However, if the phlebotomist (blood taking technician) starts muttering, "I think this is your vein, of course, it could be a nerve,..hmm" RUN---RUN---RUN DON'T WALK AWAY---this conversation happened between 2 phlebotomists last year when I took my then 2 year old to get her then monthly bloodwork and believe me I couldn't get her out of there fast enough!!

Good luck and by the way, my toddler was told at her bloodwork a week ago that ELMO's blood was coming out not hers and she settled down just fine. Remember happy thoughts, Elmo, ice cream, stickers.........

Answer 4

when I have had blood tests, it has not been very painful. The nurse will have you hold out your arm and make a fist while he or she finds a vein in the crease on the inside of your elbow (drink lots of water before, if you are permitted to drink water prior to the tests) to make finding the vein easier. the nurse will insert the needle in to your vein, making blood easily flow out. this is attached to a small vile which will hold the blood as it is sent to the lab. you will not feel the vials switching, nor will you be poked more than once (unless a vein is not located on the first attempt).
The worst part is watching the blood go in to the vile, so I always just turn my head. It takes very little time, and when completed, the nurse will tape a cotton ball on your arm to stop the bleeding.
good luck!

Answer 5

Your anticipation is much worse than the actual test!

The phlebotomist will ask you to sit in a chair, wrap your upper arm with plastic tubing, and ask you to make a fist. S/He will swab the area with disinfectant, use a new, sterilized, small needle and withdraw a small amount of blood from the crook in your arm. It will be over before you know it.

Just try to relax, deep breathe out, and mentally picture yourself on a beautiful beach somewhere. If music is playing, add that to your scenario.

Best wishes.

Answer 6

If you don't mind normal injections, the blood test will not be a problem. You don't feel the blood coming out. The needle is fractionally larger, but not enough that you'd feel it.

If you feel squeamish, don't watch while they draw the blood.

Answer 7

Don't look .. turn your head away and just know that you'll feel a sharp jab .. then wait till it's over. You won't feel the blood gushing into the vial, but depending on how much blood they need you might feel a bit weak after. Follow their advice if they give any on what to eat after if anything. Certain foods promote production of blood and you won't miss what they take at all

Answer 8

they will put your arm out straight on a chair made for this, they will put a turnaquit on it, like a long rubber balloon and tie it rather tight. then they will put a needle into your vein. look away, i do, no, you wont feel the blood coming out. it doesnt go into your arm as deep as when they give you and injection. if the nurse is good, you will bearly feel it at all, just a little pinch..it isnt that bad, your anxiety is worse than the actual happening..good luck

Answer 9

That first blood attempt could nicely be frightening. for my area, the main painful element is pondering it. based upon the place you're having it taken you could ought to take your scientific expert's order to an area the place they are going to place your counsel right into a working laptop or laptop. then you somewhat'll flow to an area for the blood draw, venipuncture. i might propose you to tell the guy taking your blood that that's your first time so as that they are in a position to heavily clarify each and every thing as they flow. the guy taking your blood will ask you your call and doubtless date of delivery and study it against the place of work work they have. Then they are going to positioned on gloves and positioned a good band around your arm. that's called a tourniquet and makes your veins extra user-friendly to locate. they are going to cleanse your arm with alcohol. The needle stick is nearly a needle poke and hurts in basic terms quickly. you could no longer tell that your blood is going out. they are going to fill one or quite a few tubes of diverse hues. each and each tube has a diverse additive. those are mandatory so as that we, in the lab worldwide, can get plasma, serum or total blood for our finding out. whilst they're accomplished they are going to get rid of the tourniquet, get rid of the needle and be conscious tension on your arm. this is a good theory so which you could leave the bandage on your arm for no less than 20 minutes to assist stay away from bruising. good success!

Answer 10

The smallest needle they have is called a "butterfly"....and ask, no insist on that one.

It hurts a little and it's fast, but not as bad as bumping your toe or something like that.
Look away & make sure you turn your head when they say they are going to start.