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What is a heel stick?
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Blood work: In adults sometimes a finger stick gives enough blood to run a few types of tests. In babies, their fingers are just too small but there heels are the perfect size. Same idea, just a different location.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Blood Draw: A heel stick is a special blood draw that is typically performed on neonates.
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