1. NEWBORN METABOLIC SCREENING
Optimum collection time 48 hrs-120 hrs (3-5 days 0f life) State mandated collection by Public health law 2500a (1965)
Always Draw the screen before TPN administration/Transfusing Blood products Transfer to another facility/prior to demise or Withdrawal of care, 3 days post transfusion only
First Specimen drawn at
< 24 hrs of age
> 24 hrs of age
Stay <5 days
TPN
Transfer
Demise
Blood products
Stay >5 days
No Action
Repeat at 3 Days
Post Transfusion
Date
Date
Repeat at
Repeat at
3 days post TPN
Date
Repeat at 90 days
Post Transfusion
Discharge
Or 30 days
Date
Transfer / demise
Date