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After a baby is born, what tests are performed as soon as they arrive? blood tests?
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Metabolic screen: All babies are required by law to be screened for a panel of metabolic disorders (number of disorders depends on the particular state requirement). If healthy nothing else but may be screened for blood count (hb) or bilirubin if something in history or exam. Some states are mandating screening for congenital heart disease with a pulse oximetry (oxygen level) reading in all babies (not a blood test.
Answered 8/20/2013
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