Department
Biochemistry
Storage Temperature
R (2-8?C)
/F (-20?C)
Specimen Type
Dry spot blood
Container
Envelope
Volume
NA
Instructions
Dried blood spot: 1 drop of heel prick or finger prick blood on special filter paper DBS card. DBS card to be send in Ambient temperature only . Newborn Screening sample is obtained in the hospital between 48 hours and 5 Days of age, or as close to discharge as possible if discharged prior to 24 hours of age. Baby DOB, sample collection date and relevant clincial history mentioned on DBS card to be filled mandatory. Positive screen cases may require repeat testing or further workup in terms of confirmation by plasma or LCMS or GCMS method.
Method
FIA
Report Generation
4 Days