What happens if the result is positive?
If your baby has a positive newborn screen, your babys doctor will call you and explain what the next steps are. Usually, more testing must be done to know if the baby has the disorder. Just like in all screening tests, there can be false positives results in newborn screening. Further labwork or hearing testing will quickly determine whether or not your baby has a hearing loss or other disorder. Babies who have a disorder identified by newborn screening often need special treatment immediately. Sometimes this means taking medication, seeing a specialist, or staying on a special diet.
If your baby has a positive newborn screen, your babys doctor will call you and explain what the next steps are. Usually, more testing must be done to know if the baby has the disorder. Babies who have a disorder identified by newborn screening often need special treatment immediately. Sometimes this means taking medication or staying on a special diet.
