- State required blood test that tests for multiple metabolic disorders including (but not limited to):
- Thyroid function
- Sickle cell disease
- Phenylketonuria
- Galactosemia
- Performed after 24 hours of life and again at 2 weeks of life.
- False positives are not uncommon and a retest will be done to verify validity.
- If the repeat test is abnormal, your baby’s doctor will inform you of the next plan of action.
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