Newborn (PA) Screen

Test Name

PA Newborn Screen

Alternate Description

PKU Newborn Screen

LIS Code

PASCR

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Test Includes

Includes tests for: PKU, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Hypothyroid Screen (TSH), if indicated by an abnormal T4, G. uridyltransferase, Galatose, total (Galactosemia), Hemoglobinopathy screen, Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSVD), Hurler (MPS-1), Hypothyroid Screen (T4), Pompe Disease, X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy

Summary Test Name

PA Newborn Screen

Specimen Preparation Outreach

No processing. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml whole blood on filter paper

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature