Patient's question:
After the child was born, the doctor performed a newborn screening, including a blood test from the soles of the feet. It has been a week since then, and they haven't called me. Does this mean the child is okay?Doctor's answer:
Newborn screening is necessary. Usually, around a week later, the hospital will call to inform you about your child's specific situation. If there is no specific notification, it means your child has no abnormalities, so there is no need to worry. It is best to consult first or find your child's information online. If the results show no abnormalities, it indicates that your child is healthy. After obtaining the results of the newborn screening, you can check the report to see if it shows no abnormalities, which means it is normal. If there are any abnormal conditions, you need to consult a doctor.