Newborn Metabolic Screening | Lahalak Platform
Advanced technology to screen for dozens of genetic and metabolic diseases from a single blood drop, ensuring a healthy future and safe start for your baby.
Scientific name: Newborn Comprehensive Metabolic Screening (Tandem Mass)
A comprehensive newborn screening test using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) allows for the analysis of minute quantities of numerous metabolites (amino acids, organic acids, long-chain fatty acids, and others) from a very small blood sample. Abnormalities in the patterns of these metabolites are detected, indicating the presence of inborn errors...
Service type
Metabolic screening (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Blood samples were taken from the newborn's heel according to the standard protocol on a special filter card (Guthrie card).
- Sample preparation and analysis using a tandem mass spectrometer (Tandem MS/MS).
- Examination and analysis of dozens of metabolites including: the amino acid group, the organic acid group, acylcarnitines.
- Processing the data using specialized software and comparing it to reference domain databases.
- Issue a detailed report identifying any abnormal metabolites and potential associated diseases.
- Consult with a pediatric metabolic and genetics specialist to interpret the overall results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- The sample should be taken at least 48 hours after the start of breastfeeding (natural or formula milk) to ensure that metabolic processes are activated.
- The best time to take the sample is between 48 and 72 hours after birth. Avoid taking it in the first 24 hours due to physiological fluctuations.
- For premature infants or patients in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): The sample is taken at 48 hours post-birth, but is often repeated at 7-14 days of age as a secondary examination due to the high rate of false positives.
- The child's data must be filled out accurately (gestational age, weight, type of feeding, age in hours, any medications or intravenous solutions received).
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