NEWBORN SCREENING
- Sample blood test to identify many inherited diseases.
- To find out if the baby has congenital disorders.
- Available in hospitals, lying in centers, RHU’s and health centers
-RA 9288
“Newborn Screening Act of 2004”
Every newborn should undergo newborn screening
-Price:
P550- Basic newborn screening
P1500- Extended newborn screening
- Done through blood testing (also called heel stick)
Prick the heel of the baby to collect the blood sample
Do not get the first drop. Wipe it. Get the blood on the second
drop.
-Done on the 48th to 72nd hours of life (first 2-3 days)
-Screened in newborns are:
Metabolic issues
Hormonal issues
Hemoglobin issues
- Initially, there were only 6 disorders detected. But now, there are
already 28 disorders detected.
-Confirmatory Screening Facility in ZC:
Brent Hospital
ZCMC
- Davao has screening facility.
