What Tests Are Commonly Included in Neonatal Screening?
Neonatal screening typically includes tests for a variety of genetic, metabolic, and infectious disorders. The most common tests are:
- Hearing screening: To detect hearing loss. - Blood spot tests: Also known as the heel prick test, to screen for metabolic and genetic disorders. - Pulse oximetry: To detect critical congenital heart defects. - Bilirubin test: To check for jaundice.
