Bloodspot newborn screening - medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)

EPIC

Not applicable

Section

Chemical Pathology - Newborn Screening

Clinical indications

Serious illness and possible death

Specimen requirement

12 blood spots on Newborn Bloodspot card is required to complete all Newborn screening

Dispatch and handling instructions

Allow blood spots to air-dry away from direct sunlight before placing in the glassine envelope - take care to avoid contamination. Send by first class post

Turnaround time

3 working days

Synonym

MCADD

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes