Patient's question:
What tests are included in newborn screening? My baby is 18 days old, and the screening results showed some abnormalities. I went for a retest today. What kind of problems usually cause these abnormalities? Hello, what does the 52-item newborn disease screening test check for?Doctor's answer:
Generally, children born two weeks old usually need a hearing screening. If they do not pass, they need to be checked after three months. At one week old, they undergo a heel prick test to rule out conditions like Down syndrome, genetic metabolic diseases, and hypothyroidism.Newborn screening refers to the general term for checking newborns for genetic metabolic diseases, congenital endocrine abnormalities, and certain severe genetic conditions. The purpose is to detect and treat these diseases early, reducing intellectual disabilities or serious illnesses.