With a venous blood test, all you're likely to feel is a little pinch when the needle goes in, the blood being drawn out won't hurt at all. You might have a small bruise where the needle went in. As the name suggests, all you'll feel is a small prick on your finger.

Does pricking your finger hurt?

If you put your hands together, palms touching, you will be able to see the areas of your fingers with fewer nerve-endings. Pricking the sides of your fingers can be less painful because there are fewer nerves there.

Is finger-pricking safe?

Finger-pricking devices are safe when individuals are using their own device. A risk of cross-infection can only occur when the blood of an infected patient remains on the device and contaminates the sharp lancet as it pierces the skin of the next patient.