VASCULAR
CAPILLARIES
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A test included in a newborn screen that iscollected using filter paper is:
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PKU
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electrolytes
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bilirubin
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CBC Newborn screening program in the Philippines currently includes screening of six disorders:Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH), Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Galactosemia (GAL), Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency and Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD).
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Newborn blood spot (’heel prick test’) The newborn blood spot screening test measures the amount of some amino acids in the blood. A high level of the amino acid phenylalanine suggests your baby may have PKU . This is called a screen positive result.
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