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Newborn Screen

eDH Procedure Code

LAB3510

Collection Information

Specimens should be collected between 24-72 hours after birth.
Call lab at 5-2200 for Newborn Screen filter paper supplies.

Specimen Information

Specimen Type Specimen Source Acceptable Containers Minimum Test Volume (mL)
Blood Blood, Capillary PKU-A 1.0

Shipping and Handling

Processing Instructions: Allow specimen to dry.

Transport Temperature: Ambient
Transport Instructions: N/A

Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A

Test Components

Component LOINC Code
NEWBORN SCREENING 54089-8

CPT Code(s)

S3620

Performing Lab Section

Sendouts

Performing Lab(s)

REF LAB U MASS MEDICAL SCHOOL