We Search For:
Hypothyroidism (TSH, TT4)Phenylketonuria (guthrie Test)
Galactosemia
Maple syrup urine disease
Homocystinuria
Biotinidase deficiency
Adrenal hyperplasia
Hemoglobinopathy
Cystic fibrosis
Tyrosinemia
Developmental dysplasia of the hip and hearing as well.
To seek for Hypothyroidism, Phenylketonuria, Biotinidase deficiency, Cystic fibrosis: blood taken from the heel.
In Newborns do not routinely screen for hematocrit or blood glucose.