Galactosemia Test

How It Feels

Blood sample from a heel stick

A quick sting or a pinch is usually felt when the lancet punctures the skin. Your baby may have a little discomfort with the skin puncture, but this does not last long.

Blood sample from a vein

Your baby may feel nothing at all from the needle puncture, or he or she may feel a brief sting or pinch as the needle goes through the skin. Some people feel a stinging pain while the needle is in the vein. However, many people do not feel any pain (or have only minor discomfort) once the needle is positioned in the vein. The amount of pain you feel depends on the skill of the health professional drawing the blood, the condition of your baby's veins, and your baby's sensitivity to pain.

Urine sample

A baby will usually feel no discomfort from the use of a urine collection bag; however, removing the tape that attaches the bag to the skin may cause temporary discomfort.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: July 10, 2007
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Renee H. Martin, PhD - Medical Genetics
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