Most common neonatal disorder screened is:
Correct Answer: Neonatal hypothyroidism
Description: Most common neonatal disorder to be screened is Neonatal hypothyroidism (NNH) Blood sample is collected from Cord's Blood /fromheel prick after 24hrs of bih Test- measurement of T4 or TSH /both simultaneously. As a single method, T4 is more useful (greater precision and reproducibility) Congenital Hypothyroidism is one of the most common preventable cause of mental retardation. Hence, neonatal screening & early supplementation of thyroid hormones can prevent this mental retardation.
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