NEONATE: TESTING DONE BEFORE DISCHARGE

Question 1

PHENYLKETONURA (PKU)

Parameters

Answer 1

1) test cannot be done until the newborn has ingested a high phenylalanine diet (formula or breast milk) for at least 48 hours.
Phenylalanine, essential amino acid PKU occurs when infant does not make the enzyme

Question 2

Mandatory screening by all states (3)

Answer 2

Newborn genetic screening
PKU
Hearing (most states)