Newborn screening (PKU), Wisconsin-7748

Test info

  
Newborn screening (PKU), Wisconsin
  
7748
  
S3620.0
  
NBS
PKU
  

Newborn Screening (NBS) tests for disorders that may affect an infant's metabolism, endocrine system, blood, breathing, hearing, or digestion.

 

Specimen

  

The patient should be between 24 and 48 hours of age at the time of sample collection.

  
Blood spots
  

Newborn screening card

  

1. To prevent specimen contamination, do not touch any of the filter paper circles before or after collection.
2. Keep heel in horizontal position (heel down) at or below heart level and warm the heel to stimulate blood flow.
3. Select puncture site and cleanse with 70% isopropanol.
4. Use a sterile, disposable lancet (1.0 mm incision depth and 2.5 mm incision length) to puncture the medial or lateral plantar surface of the foot.
5. Wipe away first blood drop.
6. Allow a second LARGE blood drop to form and apply to surface of filter paper circle.
7. Fill all five required circles from only one side of the filter paper.
8. Once completed, observe both sides of the filter paper to ensure complete saturation.

  
  1. Once dry, inspect the card for any evidence of poor or unsatisfactory specimen collection such as:
    - blood clots
    - incomplete saturation
    - layering of the blood
    - plasma separation from the red blood cells
    - contamination of card
    - damage to filter paper
    - blood on the tan cover
  2. Forward all specimens to the WSLH within 24 hours after collection.
    - Never batch samples
    - Never hold completed blood card for hearing or heart screening results.
  

Newborn Screening Card

  

Ambient - 24 hours

  
  • Specimens older than seven (7) days from collection date are unsatisfactory for testing, and a repeat collection will be required.
  • Upon receipt, the WSLH will review specimen quality. Any specimen deemed unsatisfactory for testing will be rejected, and a repeat collection will be required.

Performance

  
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH): R
  
Mo - Sa
  
14 days
  

Varies

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

See report

Billing

  
83789
82017x2
82261
83498
83516
82775
83020
84443
84510
84030

Tracking

  
01/03/2017
  
09/13/2018
  
01/10/2024