i,ve had about a hundred blood draws in my life time. they only hurt if you tense up. then they sting. drink lots of water before the test. if it,s a non fasting test; have a cup of coffee/tea/ chocolate before. this will raise your blood pressure. makes for an easy test. if you,re squeamish; be sure to ask to lay down, no one wants to pick your limp body off the floor is you faint.