Neoxpert Screening Panel - 50 Analytes (OS397)

Name: Neoxpert Screening Panel - 50 Analytes
Brand: National Path Lab
SKU: OS397
Price: 12000 NPR
Availability: InStock

Method

TMS

Turnaround Time

SAMPLE DAILY BY 8:00 PM, REPORT AFTER 15 DAYS

Sample Type

Dried blood spot: 1 drop of heel prick or finger prick blood on special filter paper DBS card. Newborn Screening sample is obtained in the hospital between 48 hours and 5 days of age. Baby DOB, sample collection date and relevant clinical history mentioned on DBS card to be filled mandatory. Positive screen cases may require repeat testing or further workup in terms of confirmation by plasma or LCMS or GCMS method. No foreign substances should contaminate the filter paper. The blood should fill all printed circles and is applied evenly on one side of the filter paper only, free of layering and clots. The specimen should be dried in a horizontal position for at least three hours, away from direct contact with surfaces, heat, and sunlight. Provide blood transfusion history and sample to be collected post 72 hrs after transfusion.

How to Prepare

Baby DOB, sample collection date and relevant clinical history mentioned on DBS card to be filled mandatory. Positive screen cases may require repeat testing or further workup in terms of confirmation by plasma or LCMS or GCMS method. No foreign substances should contaminate the filter paper. The blood should fill all printed circles and is applied evenly on one side of the filter paper only, free of layering and clots. The specimen should be dried in a horizontal position for at least three hours, away from direct contact with surfaces, heat, and sunlight. Provide blood transfusion history and sample to be collected post 72 hrs after transfusion.