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Test Name:
Newborn Screening, Repeat
- SBMF No:
29124 - Performance Lab Name:
IU Newborn Screen Lab - Test Mnemonic:
NB RP SCRN - ABN:
N/A - CPT Code:
N/A - LOINC Code:
48767-8; 57085-3 - Test Includes:
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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
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Immunoreactive Trypsinogen (IRT)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - Also Known As:
Repeat Neonatal Screening
Repeat NBS - Spec Type:
Whole blood drops - Spec Container:
Specialized filter paper collection card - Pref Vol:
Five (5) 13.0 mm circles saturated with whole blood - Min Vol:
Three (3) 13.0 mm circles saturated with whole blood - Fasting:
No - Patient Prep:
Complete ALL information on collection card
Do not contaminate filter paper circles by allowing the circles to come in contact with spillage or by touching before or after blood collection
Warm collection site with soft cloth, moistened with warm water up to 41°C, for three to five minutes - Spec Collect:
Click here for specimen collection brochure
Cleanse site with alcohol prep – Wipe DRY with sterile gauze pad
Perform heel puncture in accordance with your institution's procedures
Wipe away first blood drop with steril~e gauze pad
Allow another LARGE blood drop to form
Lightly touch filter paper to LARGE blood drop
Allow blood to soak through and completely fill circle with SINGLE application to LARGE blood drop
To enhance blood flow, VERY GENTLE intermittent pressure may be applied to area surrounding puncture site
Apply blood to one side of filter paper only
Fill remaining circles in the same manner with successive blood drops
If blood flow is diminished, repeat heel puncture - Spec Process:
Air-dry collection card on a dry, clean, flat, non-absorbent surface for a minimum of four (4) hours
Maintain in horizontal position during drying - Spec Store Transport:
Room temperature
Transport within 24 hours of collection - Spec Reject:
Inadequately saturated filter paper sample
Contaminated sample - Use:
State-mandated screening for designated genetic conditions - Clinical Significance:
For additional information refer to the Newborn Screening Section of the Indiana State Department of Health's web site at http://www.in.gov/isdh/programs/nbs/. - Reference Range:
By report - Additional Test Info:
Click here to download informational brochure for parents - Day Run:
Mon-Fri - Time Reported:
Within 10 days - Test Type:
OBSTETRIC-NEONATAL
