Newborn metabolic screening

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

GUTH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8918

Synonyms

Guthrie card, PKU, nbs, Phenylketonuria

Specimen Type

• Guthries Card

Make a photocopy of the Guthrie card for laboratory image scanning.
Label and register as usual.
Store and send at RT.

Put through in Sendaway program.
Send without the PDFs. Send with a copy of the dispatch note only.

Send all PKUs in 1 bag - not in individual bags.

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