vitamin k prophylaxis

Can Vitamin K Deficiency Be Detected in Newborns?

There is no routine screening for vitamin K deficiency in newborns because the prophylactic administration of vitamin K is highly effective. However, if VKDB is suspected, blood tests can measure clotting factors and vitamin K levels.

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