• What is newborn screening?
• Why is it important to have newborn screening?
• When is newborn screening done?
• How is newborn screening done?
• How much is the fee for newborn screening?
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Basic Information about Newborn Screening

What are the disorders included in the Newborn Screening Package?

1. Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH)

CH results from lack or absence of thyroid hormone, which is essential to growth of the brain and the body. If the disorder is not detected and hormone replacement is not initiated within (4) weeks, the baby's physical growth will be stunted and she/he may suffer from mental retardation.