Health Record For Baby Boys Page 5
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28National Neonatal Screening Program
The UHS coordinates with the UAE Central Department of Maternal and Child
Health to collect blood samples for the National Neonatal Screening program from
all babies born in this hospital and forwards it to their central processing
laboratories.
The aim of this program is to test all newborn babies to be sure that they are free
from some genetic and congenital disorders, which may affect their physical health
and mental development. The early detection and treatment of these disorders are
the only ways to protect the newborn babies from mental retardation or other
complications associated with these disorders.
Screening is a must for all newborn babies. So have your newborn baby tested
to give him a healthy normal life.
What disorders can this screening program identify?
H Amino acid, Organic acid and Fatty acid disorders; eg. Phenylketonuria (PKU).
H Endocrine disorders; eg. Congenital Hypothyroidism and Congenital Adrenal
Hyperplasia (CAH).
H Sickle Cell Haemoglobinopathies.
H Biotinidase deficiency (BIO).
How and when to do the screening test?
It is performed by obtaining a tiny drop of blood by pricking the baby’s heel on his
third day after birth (≥ 48 hours).
Where should I take my baby for screening?
The test sample will be collected by a trained nurse in the Paediatric Outpatient
clinic in the UHS.
Please bring your baby to the UHS to be tested on the specified date and time.
Date : ___________________ Time : ___________________
If the result is positive for any of the above disorders, the staff from UHS shall inform
you about it and advise you about the further care and management required.
For more information, please feel free to speak to the concerned staff in UHS or call
the UAE Central Department of Maternal and Child Health in Abu Dhabi on
Tel. 02 6117403.
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