Question
What is the process for newborn disease screening? The heel prick test was done at birth, but it’s been over a month now, and I’m still unclear on how to check the screening results. How should I inquire about the newborn disease screening results?
Answer
Hello, parents, you can log in to the screening center’s website to check the results. Newborn disease screening is usually done through a heel prick test to detect if the baby has metabolic diseases such as phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism. If the results are abnormal, the screening center will call to notify the parents. If you haven’t received any notification, it usually means that the baby’s test results are normal. Generally, newborn disease screening is conducted by specialized medical institutions designated by municipal or higher-level health administrative departments. Parents can check the final results through the newborn disease screening card, which provides the address, phone number, and website of the medical institution. Enter your child’s unique test code to view the results. Usually, the results will be available within 2 to 3 weeks.