Patient's question:
The child is three years old and cannot speak. Tests for endocrine and other conditions were normal, and there were no hearing issues. The doctor recommended a urine metabolic screening, which can only be done outside and takes one week to complete. I would like to ask what the clinical significance of this test is?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this test is used to screen for genetic metabolic diseases in babies, such as congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, G6PD deficiency, etc. Advice: Currently, it is a routine examination item for all newborns. It is recommended to have your baby undergo the above tests.