Newborn Screening
Test Cost: ₹ 1800
Newborn Screening or Neonatal Screening Test is used to identify disorders and health risks in new born babies.
Newborn screening has the potential to identify risk of certain diseases before the appearance of clinical symptoms. Early detection and early treatment can prevent mental retardation, spasticity, serious illness, and premature death.
Tests included in this profile -
- G6PD (Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase)
- TSH
- Phenylalanine
- Cystic Fibrosis
- 17-OH Progesterone (17-OHP)
- Galactosemia
- Biotinidase
Some of the Problems detected by the test:
Congenital Hypothyroidism:
Congenital hypothyroidism is caused due to deficiency of thyroid hormone since birth. CH is one of the most common and treatable causes of mental retardation. Some infants are normal at birth due to protection by maternal thyroid hormone.
Biotinidase Deficiency
Biotinidase deficiency is a disorder caused by the lack of enzyme biotinidase. Babies with partial or total deficiency need more biotin than normally found in the diet. Biotin is a water soluble vitamin of the B complex group.
Galactosemia
Galactosemia is a disorder in which galactose cannot be broken down in the body. Galactose is found in breast milk
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Pathology /
Clinics
Reliable and Trustworthy
All tests and packages are fulfilled by verified diagnostic centers and laboratories. These are reputed labs with trusted quality, reliable reports and proper testing facility, have conducted 1000's of tests.
Extensive test coverage
With over 750 tests ranging from Lab tests to Radiology tests, and Health Checkups, we cover curative as well as preventive health tests, ideal for identifying health risk well in advance and taking preventive steps towards them.
Simple and Convenient
The process is made simple and convenient from booking the test online, to receiving your reports digitally. We have you covered. Qualified and certified professionals will collect your samples and conduct the scans.
Digital Reports
A detailed online report will be shared with you on mobile app or email.
A detailed online report will be shared with you on mobile app or email, within 24 to 48 hours of sample collection, depending on the test.