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Newborn Screening for Metabolic DisordersOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Back ground: Neonatal screening is the process by which all newborns are tested shortly after birth for selected disorders with potentially adverse consequences that can be identified and treated before the illness becomes apparent, as endocrine, metabolic, genetic disorders and significant haemoglobinopathies. Objects: To update our knowledge as regard the methods of newborn screening and their uses in clinical practice. Methods and Results: Newborn screening tests are administered to healthy populations to detect infants who have a serious problem. Rather than providing definitive results, they identify which child needs further testing. Conclusion: Universal newborn screening is an essential public health responsibility that is critical to improve the health outcome of affected children. Expansion of newborn screening is essential not only to increase in positive identifications but also to decrease in false-positive test results.