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Test Code NMET or NMETR NEONATAL NEWBORN SCREEN SENT TO: PERK

Specimen Type

5 dried whole blood spots collected on filter paper of new born screening card

Specimen Collection

Whole blood from heel stick must be applied from one side of card and completely saturate all 5 circles on each card.
DO NOT use blood from a line draw or venipuncture.

Specimen Processing

Dry in horizontal position
Dry for a minimum of 4 hours
Check accuracy of newborn screening card prior to shipping specimen
Ship specimen as soon as possible after drying preferrably within 24 hours, weekends and holidays excluded

Specimen Volume

5 dried whole blood spots collected on filter paper of new born screening card

Specimen Stability

Ship specimen as soon as possible after drying preferrably within 24 hours, weekends and holidays excluded

Performing Laboratory

Perkin Elmer