What does newborn heel prick screening test for?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, there are some differences in various regions. In our area, we screen for congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria. Some regions also add congenital adrenal hyperplasia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, making it a total of 4 diseases.

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