what is newborn screening

what is newborn screening Why does my baby need newborn screening tests? G6PD DEF Most babies are healthy when they are born. We test all babies because a few babies look healthy but have a rare health prob- lem. If we find problems early, we can help prevent serious problems like mental retardation or death. How will my baby be tested? Glucose-6Phosphate Dehydroge- nase (G6PD) Deficiency is a condi- tion where the body lacks the enzyme called G6PD. Babies with this deficiency may develop hemo- lytic anemia resulting from expo- sure to oxidative substances found Before you leave the hospital, a nurse or medical staff will take a few drops of blood from your baby's heel. The hospital will send the blood sample to a newborn screening lab. How will I get the results of the test? in several drugs, chemicals and food Parents are notified of test results if there items. is a problem. Ask about results when you see your baby's health professional. CH Congenital hypothyroidism (CH). Inadequate or absent production of thyroid hormone results in CH. If it goes undetected within the first two (2) weeks of life, the baby will gradually manifest retardation of growth and mental capacity. CAH TXST Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is caused by decreased or absent production of certain adrenal hormones. Early detection can pre- vent death in boys and girls and sex misassignment in girls. Treatment involves lifelong hormone replace- ment therapy. MUST TRY! MIN TODAY! EZZ KasCash Lonilbnol FESTA PhilHealth KAS CASH! 36 Et SURD KAZAMB LA Your Partner in Health CINAS Swer Tres CARDS AVAIRABLE HERE PhilHealth Newborn Care Package The cost of newborn screening is 550 pesos, equivalent to: • giving up 1 cigarette stick every day for 9 months, OR • giving up 1 bottle of 12 oz. softdrink once a week for 1 year, OR • cutting back on texts and calls for 2 months, OR • placing 1 lottery bet per day for a month A newborn child of a Philhealth member will get benefits that include the newborn screening test, newborn hearing test, vaccines, vitamin K, and professional health care for the baby. A separate Normal Spontaneous Delivery and Maternity Care Package is also available for the mother's expenses. PKU Phenylketonuria (PKU). An enzyme defect that prevents metabolism of phenylalanine is known as PKU. This leads to its accumulation in the blood and body fluids which can cause brain damage and progres- sive developmental delay. It is treated with a special diet. JUNE Limits GAL When is newborn screening done? Romen Newborn screening is ideally done on the 24-72 hours after birth, except of course for some sick and premature babies who must be screened by the 7th day of life. Decinen Galactosemia (GAL). Failure to me- tabolize the milk sugar galactose results in GAL. Excessive galactose in the body can lead to cataracts, liver cirrhosis, and mental retarda- tion. Treatment is by elimination of galactose from the diet usually by substituting soy. Is the test safe? The test is simple and safe. Some babies cry when their heel is pricked, but the discomfort lasts only a short time. There is a small risk of infection when the heel is pricked. This risk is very low. golden period how common is it G6PD DEF 1 in 51 G6PD DEF CH 2 weeks 1 in 3495 CH CAH 7-14 days 1 in 8408 CAH MSUD PKU 3 weeks 1 in 121636 PKU GAL 2 weeks 1 in 91227 GAL Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD). MSUD is a defect in the way that the body metabolizes certain amino MSUD 10 days 1 in 180000+ MSUD acids. Excessive accumulation are Golden period is that short period of time when the baby toxic to the baby's brain. Early de- tection and treatment with dietary restrictions can prevent death and should be able to receive intervention for his/her medical condition to increase her chances of living a normal life. * G6PD Def babies may reach adulthood without symptoms. severe mental retardation. REFERENCES: NBS Panel of Disorders. 2013. Philippine Newborn Screening Reference Center. http://www.newbornscreening,ph/ Facilitators Guidebook: Newborn Screening in the Communities. 2012. Philippine Newborn Screening Reference Center. http://www.newbornscreening.ph/ These Tests Could Save Your Baby's Life: Newborn Screening Tests. 2012. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. http://www.acog.org/ Parents' Fact Sheets. 2012. Screening, Technology, and Research in Genetics. http://www.newbornscreening.info/ age of onset at infanthood treated with dietary restriction LAYOUT AND DESIGN: Vincent Schubert Malbas treated with medications UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA Creative Commons License BY-NC-ND 3.0 TRA Bro side for instructhions what is newborn screening Why does my baby need newborn screening tests? G6PD DEF Most babies are healthy when they are born. We test all babies because a few babies look healthy but have a rare health prob- lem. If we find problems early, we can help prevent serious problems like mental retardation or death. How will my baby be tested? Glucose-6Phosphate Dehydroge- nase (G6PD) Deficiency is a condi- tion where the body lacks the enzyme called G6PD. Babies with this deficiency may develop hemo- lytic anemia resulting from expo- sure to oxidative substances found Before you leave the hospital, a nurse or medical staff will take a few drops of blood from your baby's heel. The hospital will send the blood sample to a newborn screening lab. How will I get the results of the test? in several drugs, chemicals and food Parents are notified of test results if there items. is a problem. Ask about results when you see your baby's health professional. CH Congenital hypothyroidism (CH). Inadequate or absent production of thyroid hormone results in CH. If it goes undetected within the first two (2) weeks of life, the baby will gradually manifest retardation of growth and mental capacity. CAH TXST Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is caused by decreased or absent production of certain adrenal hormones. Early detection can pre- vent death in boys and girls and sex misassignment in girls. Treatment involves lifelong hormone replace- ment therapy. MUST TRY! MIN TODAY! EZZ KasCash Lonilbnol FESTA PhilHealth KAS CASH! 36 Et SURD KAZAMB LA Your Partner in Health CINAS Swer Tres CARDS AVAIRABLE HERE PhilHealth Newborn Care Package The cost of newborn screening is 550 pesos, equivalent to: • giving up 1 cigarette stick every day for 9 months, OR • giving up 1 bottle of 12 oz. softdrink once a week for 1 year, OR • cutting back on texts and calls for 2 months, OR • placing 1 lottery bet per day for a month A newborn child of a Philhealth member will get benefits that include the newborn screening test, newborn hearing test, vaccines, vitamin K, and professional health care for the baby. A separate Normal Spontaneous Delivery and Maternity Care Package is also available for the mother's expenses. PKU Phenylketonuria (PKU). An enzyme defect that prevents metabolism of phenylalanine is known as PKU. This leads to its accumulation in the blood and body fluids which can cause brain damage and progres- sive developmental delay. It is treated with a special diet. JUNE Limits GAL When is newborn screening done? Romen Newborn screening is ideally done on the 24-72 hours after birth, except of course for some sick and premature babies who must be screened by the 7th day of life. Decinen Galactosemia (GAL). Failure to me- tabolize the milk sugar galactose results in GAL. Excessive galactose in the body can lead to cataracts, liver cirrhosis, and mental retarda- tion. Treatment is by elimination of galactose from the diet usually by substituting soy. Is the test safe? The test is simple and safe. Some babies cry when their heel is pricked, but the discomfort lasts only a short time. There is a small risk of infection when the heel is pricked. This risk is very low. golden period how common is it G6PD DEF 1 in 51 G6PD DEF CH 2 weeks 1 in 3495 CH CAH 7-14 days 1 in 8408 CAH MSUD PKU 3 weeks 1 in 121636 PKU GAL 2 weeks 1 in 91227 GAL Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD). MSUD is a defect in the way that the body metabolizes certain amino MSUD 10 days 1 in 180000+ MSUD acids. Excessive accumulation are Golden period is that short period of time when the baby toxic to the baby's brain. Early de- tection and treatment with dietary restrictions can prevent death and should be able to receive intervention for his/her medical condition to increase her chances of living a normal life. * G6PD Def babies may reach adulthood without symptoms. severe mental retardation. REFERENCES: NBS Panel of Disorders. 2013. Philippine Newborn Screening Reference Center. http://www.newbornscreening,ph/ Facilitators Guidebook: Newborn Screening in the Communities. 2012. Philippine Newborn Screening Reference Center. http://www.newbornscreening.ph/ These Tests Could Save Your Baby's Life: Newborn Screening Tests. 2012. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. http://www.acog.org/ Parents' Fact Sheets. 2012. Screening, Technology, and Research in Genetics. http://www.newbornscreening.info/ age of onset at infanthood treated with dietary restriction LAYOUT AND DESIGN: Vincent Schubert Malbas treated with medications UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA Creative Commons License BY-NC-ND 3.0 TRA Bro side for instructhions