What if there is a family history of a disorder (as in a previous child)?
To expedite processing and in some cases provide confirmatory testing, the screening laboratory should be informed of a family history of one of the disorders in the panel. It is recommended that two specimens taken at least a few days apart be sent for analysis. If the family history involves galactosemia or maple syrup urine disease, the nearest Specialty Care Center should be notified prior to delivery to arrange immediate testing after birth, since these disorders, if not treated immediately, may have a rapid downhill course. A newborn screening specimen also should be submitted for complete panel analysis.
