Neonatal Screening - Panel II

The NBS Ultra - 6P is an advanced screening test that checks for six critical neonatal conditions. It includes disorders like congenital hypothyroidism, G6PD deficiency, and phenylketonuria.

Also known asneonatal screening panel iinewborn screening expandednbs panel 2baby metabolic screening
Available viaHome Collection
GenderMale & Female
Contains6 parameters
Earliest reports inNext Day
PreparationNo preparation needed

Overview of Neonatal Screening - Panel II in Kollam

What is the New Neonatal Screening Panel?

The New Neonatal Screening Panel is a set of tests performed on newborns to detect genetic, metabolic, and endocrine disorders early in life.


Who should get this test?

This test is recommended for:

All newborns within 24-72 hours of birth.
Babies with a family history of genetic or metabolic disorders.



How is the test performed?

A few drops of blood are collected from the baby's heel and analyzed using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) and immunoassays.


What do the results indicate?


Positive Screening: Indicates the need for confirmatory testing.
Negative Screening: Suggests no detectable disorders.



Why is this test important?

Early identification allows prompt treatment and management, preventing severe complications and developmental delays.

Test included

Neonatal Screening - Panel II includes 6 parameters

  • Immunoreactive Trypsinogen (irt)

  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

  • Total Galactose

  • 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone

  • Phenylalanine

  • Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase

Test code

3328IB

CPT and Loinc codes

Department

  • Eia-neonatal

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

1 labs across India

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information

SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Blood SpotNeoNatal Cards2 ML

Specimen stability information

Blood Spot

Collection instructions

Complete CLINICAL HISTORY form including birth date & birth time.(Dried Blood spot should be ideally collected within 2nd and 5th day of life after birth).Avoid touching and smearing of the blood spots.The dried blood specimen should be transported or mailed to the laboratory as soon as they are dry (Minimum of 3 Hrs.) and no later than 24 hrs after collection.

Neonatal Screening - Panel II

₹1890

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