{"id":9692,"date":"2024-09-17T02:36:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T23:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9692"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:26","slug":"newborn-screening-why-this-analysis-is-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/newborn-screening-why-this-analysis-is-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn screening: why this test is vital"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why aren't they announcing the result? Because it's good news<\/h2>\n

Most parents don't even realize that their newborn has already undergone one of the most important medical tests in life - neonatal screening. It is carried out automatically, without unnecessary formalities, and thanks to it every year dozens of children get a chance at a full life. The procedure takes a few minutes, but is crucial for the child's future.<\/p>\n

What are they testing for \u2014 and why these diseases?<\/h2>\n

Screening is not a general examination, but a targeted search rare but severe genetic and metabolic diseases<\/strong>, which:<\/p>\n