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Metabolic screening test of infants

2022-08-30 15:02:57
Dear Sir/Mam, I would like to know what is Metabolic screening test? and why it is done on infants? and if found any anomaly, will it be treatable?
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Newborn Screening is a good method to detect some fatal medical conditions that cannot be diagnosed during birth. These worrisome conditions can hamper the growth and development of your baby. The screening will help identify problems in the baby if any.By treating these conditions, damages like mental retardation, thyroid issues, autism, and sudden deaths can be tackled promptly with medical attention.

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