Most newborn screening tests are done by measuring metabolites and enzyme activity in whole blood samples collected on specialized filter paper, however many areas are starting to screen infants for hearing loss using automated auditory brainstem response and congenital heart defects using pulse oximetry.
Most newborn screening tests are done by measuring metabolites and enzyme activity in whole blood samples. These whole blood samples are collected on specialized filter paper. Many areas are starting to screen infants for hearing loss. This hearing loss is using automated auditory brainstem response and congenital heart defects. This hearing loss is using pulse oximetry.