What is the ideal timing for newborn screening for babies in the NICU?
All babies admitted to the NICU should have a Newborn Screen collected as soon as possible after admission. The Newborn Screen should be collected prior to transfusion and initiation of antibiotics. Additional screens should be collected between 2-3 days of age, at the 10 day interval, and then again at 1 month or discharge (whichever comes first).
