Patient's question:
What is the purpose of the newborn heel prick blood test? I just received the results, and one indicator is 14.5 (I forgot whether it was PKU or CH; the doctor said the normal value for this indicator is 9).Doctor's answer:
Hello, the heel blood of newborns is used for screening certain congenital diseases (hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria).Advice:
- Normal range of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone): 2–10 mU/L
- Normal range of phenylalanine in serum: 73–212 micromoles per liter
We know that pediatric neurogenetic diseases have a significant impact on children. If they are not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, the disease progresses rapidly, which can cause great harm to the child. Therefore, it is essential to seek professional medical treatment in a qualified hospital in a timely manner. This is the key.