Questions
When should neonatal screening be started? My friend’s child was born five days ago, and I’m not sure if it’s still possible to conduct a neonatal disease screening. The book says it should be done within three to seven days after birth, but the hospital says it can be done up to twenty days. Is the timing precise to the two-hour mark? What is the cost at county-level hospitals?
Answers
Neonatal screening can generally be conducted any time between three to twenty days after birth, and there is no need to strictly confirm the time. The usual cost is between 200 to 300 yuan, which may vary depending on the specific screening package, including thyroid function and the 26-item neonatal disease screening. The actual screening process does not take long, but it cannot be completed in two hours. It may take a longer time for the results to come out.