Question
Is it necessary to screen newborns for genetic metabolic diseases?
Answer
Genetic metabolic disease screening for newborns is now a very important examination. Through this test, it can effectively rule out whether the newborn has a genetic disease and can also discover and prevent some potential health problems early on, such as kidney dysfunction and cerebral palsy. Moreover, not undergoing this test may affect the child’s registration. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!