Pregnancy & prenatal testing

Overview | Pre-conception and first trimester | Second and third trimester | Newborn

Newborn

Screening policy varies between states. Tests are performed to detect infants with metabolic illness, and genetic abnormalities, and, if applicable, to determine the maternal need for Rh immune globulin. These may include screening tests for:

Congenital hypothyroidism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Cystic fibrosis
Galactosaemia
Defects in processing of fatty acids, organic acids and amino acids
Blood type and direct antiglobulin test

For further information: Newborn screening

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