Does a newborn need to be screened for MSMS?

Patient's question:

This is from a while ago when my son was born. Then the doctor said I needed to do a newborn screening test called MS. What is MS?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, newborn disease screening MSMS is a screening technology primarily used for genetic metabolic disease screening, and it is currently the most advanced screening technology. Newborn disease screening involves collecting a heel blood sample and is conducted between 2 to 3 days after birth. The main screening items include G6PD, phenylketonuria, and hypothyroidism. MSMS is a newborn disease screening technology. The examination is still quite necessary.

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