PHOENIX - eTradeWire -- The fear of what lab results might reveal may be keeping some consumers from getting bloodwork, potentially putting their health at risk.

A survey of 125 U.S. adults found that 27.2% reported delaying or avoiding bloodwork due to fear of the results. That concern appears tied to broader anxiety around uncertainty after testing: about 72% agreed that waiting for lab results is more stressful than the blood draw or test itself, and about 76% said they were very or somewhat worried that results could reveal something serious or unexpected.

The results suggest that lab testing anxiety may be tied as much to uncertainty as to the procedure itself. While needles were the most common procedural concern, worries about serious findings, follow-up care, and life changes appeared throughout the survey.

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Key findings include:

• 27.2% delayed or avoided bloodwork because they feared what results might show.
• About 72% agreed waiting for lab results is more stressful than the blood draw or test itself.
• About 76% were very or somewhat worried results could reveal something serious or unexpected.
• About 73.6% were very or somewhat worried results could lead to follow-up tests, treatments, or major life changes.
• 24.8% delayed or avoided bloodwork because of anxiety about the testing process itself, such as needles, blood, pain, fainting, or the medical setting.

"The needle gets the attention, but the waiting period may be where much of the anxiety actually lives," said Todd Joseph, spokesperson for LabTestSuperstore.com. "This survey suggests that many consumers are not just worried about the blood draw. They are worried about the portal notification, the follow-up call, and what the results could mean for their health."

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Lab testing is often discussed in terms of access, cost, scheduling, and convenience. The survey points to another part of the consumer experience: uncertainty. Clear information about why a test is being done, what the process involves, how results are delivered, and what follow-up may look like can help make the experience easier to understand.

Methodology:
The survey was conducted through online polling among 125 U.S. adults and fielded on June 5, 2026. The results should be treated as directional consumer-attitude data, not clinical research. For a sample of 125 respondents, the approximate margin of error for topline estimates is plus or minus 9 percentage points.

About LabTestSuperstore.com:
LabTestSuperstore.com helps consumers compare lab testing options and access information online. The company is focused on making lab testing easier to understand, less intimidating, and more transparent for consumers exploring available testing information and resources.
https://labtestsuperstore.com/