🧪 Newborn Screening
While every baby is unique and beautiful in their own way, some babies are born with hidden health conditions that aren’t immediately visible—but can affect development if not detected early.
That’s why newborn screening tests are so important. With just a few drops of blood, we can screen for rare but serious conditions—long before symptoms appear—allowing for early treatment and a healthy future.
1. What Is a Newborn Screening Test?
A newborn screening is a routine blood test done within the first few days of life (typically between 24–72 hours after birth). It involves:
• – A small heel prick to collect blood
• – Placing drops on a special filter paper card
• – Sending it to the lab for analysis
👶 This test is quick, safe, and usually done while baby is calm or feeding.
2. Why Is It Done?
Many conditions screened for can affect:
• – Brain development
• – Growth
• – Metabolism
• – Hormone levels
• – Muscle function
These are often not visible at birth but can cause long-term harm if untreated.
3. Conditions Typically Screened For
FlowPath Laboratories supports screening for conditions such as:
• – Congenital Hypothyroidism
• – Phenylketonuria (PKU)
• – Galactosemia
• – Cystic Fibrosis
• – Sickle Cell Disease
• – MCAD Deficiency (Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder)
Your doctor may suggest additional tests based on family history, symptoms, or location.
4. What Happens If Something Is Found?
If results are normal, no action is needed.
If a potential concern is detected:
• – You’ll be contacted immediately
• – Follow-up tests will confirm the result
• – Treatment or dietary changes can begin right away
🩺 Early treatment often prevents disability, illness, or developmental delays.
5. Do All Babies Need This?
Yes. These conditions can occur even in healthy families with no known history. Early testing provides peace of mind and, in rare cases, life-saving interventions.
FlowPath recommends newborn screening for every baby—whether born in hospital, clinic, or at home.
FlowPath: Giving Babies a Healthy Start
At FlowPath Laboratories, we believe that every child deserves the best possible beginning. Our skilled team processes newborn screenings with care, precision, and urgency.
Because a few drops of blood can mean a lifetime of difference.
