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Number of red blood cells in the blood

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Red blood cell disorders

Measures: Number of red blood cells in the blood

Identifies: Red blood cell disorders

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What is the maximum days the report can be obtained for the test

The maximum days the report can be obtained for the test Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test is 14 days.

What are the prerequisites for the test Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test

  • Age of the baby must be between 24 and 48 hours
  • Baby must be in a stable condition
  • Parental consent must be obtained
  • Baby must not have received any blood transfusions
  • Baby must not have been fed
  • Baby must not have received any phototherapy

What are the measure values for the test Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test

Condition Measure Value
Jaundice Positive or Negative
Hearing Loss Pass or Refer
Congenital Heart Disease Normal or Abnormal
Cystic Fibrosis Detected or Not Detected
Sickle Cell Disease Positive or Negative
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Normal or Abnormal

What does this test Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test identify?

Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test

The Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test is designed to identify six common conditions that can affect newborns. These conditions include:

  1. Jaundice
  2. Anemia
  3. Congenital heart defects
  4. Cystic fibrosis
  5. Hypothyroidism
  6. Sickle cell disease

The test helps healthcare providers quickly and accurately diagnose these conditions in newborns so that appropriate treatment can be provided. Early detection and treatment of these conditions can help prevent long-term health complications and improve outcomes for newborns.

Why is this test Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test taken?

The Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test is taken to screen newborn babies for six common and potentially serious conditions that may not be apparent at birth. Early detection and treatment of these conditions can prevent serious health complications and improve the long-term health outcomes of the baby.

The test is typically performed within the first few days of life and involves a small blood sample taken from the baby's heel. The sample is then analyzed in a laboratory to look for markers of the following conditions:

  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • G6PD Deficiency
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Galactosemia
  • Maple Syrup Urine Disease

Early detection of these conditions allows for prompt intervention and treatment, which can prevent serious complications such as intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and organ damage. The Baby Screen- Basic 6 Conditions Test is an important tool in ensuring the health and well-being of newborn babies.

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