children s health issues
Anemia in the Newborn
Diagnosis of Anemia in the Newborn
Before birth, prenatal ultrasound After birth, symptoms and blood tests doctors may do a Ultrasonography and may sometimes see signs of anemia in the fetus. After birth,the diagnosis of anemia is based on symptoms and is confirmed with tests done on a sample of the newborn's blood. Additionally, in some states of the United States, newborns are screened for some of the causes of anemia, such as G6PD deficiency. 