Republic Act No. 9288 Flashcards
What is the ground of refusal for mandatory HIV testing?
Religion
What is the status of HIV testing according to Republic Act No. 9288?
Not mandatory
What is Republic Act No. 9288?
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
When was Republic Act No. 9288 approved?
April 7, 2004
What is the Newborn Screening Reference Center?
UP-NIH (National Institute of Health)
When should newborn screening be performed?
After 24 hours of life but not later than 3 days from complete delivery.
What is the exception for newborns who need intensive care?
The newborn may be exempted from the 3-day requirement but must be tested by 7 days of age.
What disorders are included in the Newborn Screening Panel?
Congenital hypothyroidism, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Galactosemia, G6PD Deficiency, MSUD, Phenylketonuria
What is the time frame for the newborn screening results to be positive?
(+): within 24 hours
What is the time frame for the newborn screening results to be negative?
(-): within 7 days
What method is used for newborn screening?
Bleed spot collection
What method is used for confirmatory testing of G6PD?
EDTA
What is Administrative Order No. 2012-0154 about?
Inclusion of MSUD in newborn screening panel of disorders
What is the most common inborn error of metabolism in the Philippines according to Administrative Order No. 2012-0154?
MSUD
What is Administrative Order No. 0045-2014 about?
Expanded Newborn Screening Program
What is the number of disorders included in the Expanded Newborn Screening Program according to Administrative Order No. 0045-2014?
28 disorders
What are the additional groups included in the Expanded Newborn Screening Program according to Administrative Order No. 0045-2014?
Cystic Fibrosis, Biotinidase Deficiency, Organic Acid Disorders, Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders, Amino Acid Disorders, Urea Cycle Disorders, Hemoglobin Disorders
What is Administrative Order No. 2020-0052 about?
Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of the Expanded Newborn Screening Program
What does Administrative Order No. 2020-0052 include in the PhilHealth Newborn Care Package?
Full coverage of the ENBS
What services are established by Administrative Order No. 2020-0052?
Establishment of the Centers for Human Genetics Services (special diet)
