NBS Flashcards
1
Q
newborn screening act of 2004
A
RA no.9288
2
Q
Newborn screening test is done as early as
A
24 hours after initial breastfeeding but not later than 3 days from the time of delivery.
3
Q
Icu unit infant can be tested within
A
7 days of age
4
Q
6 disorders (covered by philhealth):
A
- PKU phenylketonuria
- GAL galactosemia
- CH Congenital hypothyroidism
- CAH congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- MSUD Maple syrup disease
- G6PD Deficiency
5
Q
National policy and strategic framework on expanded newborn screening
A
AO no. 2018-0025
6
Q
Guideline on the implementation of the Expanded newborn screening program
A
AO no. 2014-0045
7
Q
NBS is obtained through
A
heel prick method
8
Q
RA 9709
A
Universal NB hearing and intervention act of 2009
