Sample Collection FAQ
Here are some commonly asked questions about the collection of newborn screening samples.
- A baby who is several months old has not had a newborn screen. Can I take a newborn screen for this baby?opener
- A baby is going to be transferred to another hospital. Should we perform a newborn screen ?opener
- A baby is premature. When should I take the newborn screen?opener
- Whose responsibility is it to obtain the newborn screening sample?opener
- A baby is going to be discharged prior to 24 hrs. Should I take a newborn screen?opener
- A baby is going to have a packed red blood cell transfusion (PRBC). Should I take the newborn screen prior to the transfusion?opener
- A baby has received FFP (fresh frozen plasma) and platelets. Does this constitute a blood transfusion?opener
- The baby’s parents are refusing the newborn screen. What should I do?opener
- The baby is being adopted. Whose demographic information should be listed in the “mother/guardian” section?opener
- The baby is in the care of Children’s Aid Society (CAS). What information should I put in the “mother/guardian” section?opener
- How should I discuss newborn screening with the parents/guardians?opener
- Our newborn screening cards have expired. How do we get new ones?opener
- A baby is receiving TPN. Do I need to hold this prior to collecting the newborn screen?opener
- Can NSO provide newborn screening results to parents/guardians?opener