Newborn Screening

Newborn Screening program helps in detecting more than 55 congenital disorders in newborns before they become symptomatic. It helps in early diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. If left untreated and undiagnosed, many of the disorders can lead to severe morbidity and mortality.

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The Sample has to be collected on specially designed Dried Blood Spot Cards within 48-72 hours of birth. These cards are available from our lab.

We offer the best solution for Newborn Screening by both LC-MS/MS and EIA techniques to provide wide coverage of newborn diseases.

Platforms Used

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) from Waters (Xevo-TQD system)
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

LC-MS/MS

We have Waters Xevo-TQD system which is a revolutionary technology and is used to analyze proteins and peptides in a more detailed manner. It has very high sensitivity and specificity.

Test Panels Available

Basic Newborn Screening Panel (TSH, GGPD, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Galactosemia)
Advanced Newborn Screening Panel (TSH, GGPD, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Galactosemia parameters along with Biotinidase and Cystic Fibrosis)
Newborn Screening Panel on LC-MS/MS (More than 50 Aminoacid and AcylCarnitine Disorders)
Comprehensive Newborn Screening Panel (Advanced + NBS by LC-MS/MS)
Steroid Panels
Therapeutic Drug Panels
Vitamins Panel
Drugs of Abuse etc