RA 9288 Flashcards
1
Q
RA 9288
A
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
2
Q
RA 9288 was initiated by:
A
UP NIH in 1996
3
Q
Performance of Newborn Screening shall be performed:
A
- after 24 hours of life but not later than 3 days from delivery of the newborn
- NICU - < 7 days
4
Q
Newborn Screening is performed by:
A
Practitioner
5
Q
Can newborn screening be refused by the mother?
A
Yes, due to religious beliefs. Mother must sign a waiver.
6
Q
Metabolic disorders:
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Congenital hypothyroidism Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Phenylketonuria Galactosemia G6PD deficiency - most common RBC enzymopathy
7
Q
DOH memo no. 2012-0154 (May 15, 2012)
A
inclusion of MSUD
-it appears to be the most common inborn error of metabolism
