Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Does anyone know if this is done in the US? I've never heard of it before. Christie, mom to Sam (14 yrs old, BPP) Re: polymicrogyria re asking the question IT IS A CARD USED WHEN THEY TAKE BLOOD FROM THE HEEL OF THE BABY AFTER BIRTH FOR A CHECK AND THEY STORE IT SOMEWHERE CIAO my daughter had the cmv check done this year. she is 16yrs, they found her > guthrie card and tested from that from janet > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Yes, it is required every baby has heel stick after 24 hours of age birth to test for metabolic disorders. You are probably more familiar with the terminology of " PKU " testing. _____ From: polymicrogyria [mailto:polymicrogyria ] On Behalf Of Christie Lane Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:14 AM To: polymicrogyria Subject: RE:guthrie card Does anyone know if this is done in the US? I've never heard of it before. Christie, mom to Sam (14 yrs old, BPP) Re: polymicrogyria re asking the question IT IS A CARD USED WHEN THEY TAKE BLOOD FROM THE HEEL OF THE BABY AFTER BIRTH FOR A CHECK AND THEY STORE IT SOMEWHERE CIAO my daughter had the cmv check done this year. she is 16yrs, they found her > guthrie card and tested from that from janet > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 They don't keep a card with the blood from the PKU though, at least in Florida. It is dstroyed after the test is complete. " T.E. " wrote: Yes, it is required every baby has heel stick after 24 hours of age birth to test for metabolic disorders. You are probably more familiar with the terminology of " PKU " testing. _____ From: polymicrogyria [mailto:polymicrogyria ] On Behalf Of Christie Lane Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:14 AM To: polymicrogyria Subject: RE:guthrie card Does anyone know if this is done in the US? I've never heard of it before. Christie, mom to Sam (14 yrs old, BPP) Re: polymicrogyria re asking the question IT IS A CARD USED WHEN THEY TAKE BLOOD FROM THE HEEL OF THE BABY AFTER BIRTH FOR A CHECK AND THEY STORE IT SOMEWHERE CIAO my daughter had the cmv check done this year. she is 16yrs, they found her > guthrie card and tested from that from janet > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I have no idea if they are kept or for how long if they are. I will find out though. _____ From: polymicrogyria [mailto:polymicrogyria ] On Behalf Of Steve Barr Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 12:24 PM To: polymicrogyria Subject: RE: RE:guthrie card They don't keep a card with the blood from the PKU though, at least in Florida. It is dstroyed after the test is complete. " T.E. " wrote: Yes, it is required every baby has heel stick after 24 hours of age birth to test for metabolic disorders. You are probably more familiar with the terminology of " PKU " testing. _____ From: polymicrogyria [mailto:polymicrogyria ] On Behalf Of Christie Lane Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:14 AM To: polymicrogyria Subject: RE:guthrie card Does anyone know if this is done in the US? I've never heard of it before. Christie, mom to Sam (14 yrs old, BPP) Re: polymicrogyria re asking the question IT IS A CARD USED WHEN THEY TAKE BLOOD FROM THE HEEL OF THE BABY AFTER BIRTH FOR A CHECK AND THEY STORE IT SOMEWHERE CIAO my daughter had the cmv check done this year. she is 16yrs, they found her > guthrie card and tested from that from janet > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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