Question
What is the process for newborn disease screening? How can I check the results of newborn disease screening? The baby’s heel blood sample was taken at birth, but the parents are unclear about where they can check the results.
Answer
Newborns have blood samples collected from their heels within 72 hours after birth and breastfeeding. The obstetric hospital sends the blood samples to the screening center to test for phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism. Usually, if the test results are abnormal, the screening center will notify the parents by phone. If no notification is received, it usually indicates that the baby’s test results are normal. Parents can also log in to the screening center’s website to check the results.