Having a needle phobia that prevents them from taking any testing, which is upsetting and depressing.
Fear of needles is common and called Trypanophobia. It can be improved by gradual exposure (starting with thinking about needles, then seeing pictures, then being near them), deep breathing, and relaxation techniques during procedures. If it is severe or affecting your health, therapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is very effective and can help you overcome this fear step by step.