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Newborn screening

2023-10-25 14:25:13
For my premature baby born at 34 weeks, newborn screening test is done at 50 days.Will the results be accurate? I heard that it is done right after birth
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Hello, it will be accurate and the results will be according to the age.

Answered2023-10-25 14:46:33

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Answered2023-10-26 12:25:45

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No issue..it will be accurate..don’t worry

Answered2023-10-25 14:42:46

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