What does tandem mass spectrometry screening mean in the context of inherited metabolic diseases?
Disease description:
Exclusion of abnormalities, metabolism
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Within 72 hours after birth, babies need to have a heel prick blood test, primarily to screen for certain genetic and metabolic disorders. However, this heel prick test is only a preliminary screening. If the results indicate any issues, it is recommended to return to the hospital as soon as possible for further evaluation.
