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NBS CYSTIC FIBROSIS (IRT), DRIED BLOOD SPOT

The NBS Cystic Fibrosis test measures immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT) levels in newborns to screen for cystic fibrosis. Early diagnosis helps in managing the condition to improve long-term health.

Also known asCystic Fibrosis (irt) Nbs Cystic Fibrosis (irt) Nbs Cystic Fibrosis (irt)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
NBS CYSTIC FIBROSIS (IRT), DRIED BLOOD SPOT includes 1 parameter

  • Immunoreactive Trypsinogen (irt)

Test code

3307

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Blood SpotNeoNatal Cards1

Specimen stability information

Blood Spot

Collection instructions

Complete CLINICAL HISTORY form including birth date & birth time.(Dried Blood spot should be ideally collected within 2nd and 5th day of life after birth).Avoid touching and smearing of the blood spots.The dried blood specimen should be transported or mailed to the laboratory as soon as they are dry (Minimum of 3 Hrs.) and no later than 24 hrs after collection.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 10:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia-neonatal

CPT and Loinc codes

NBS CYSTIC FIBROSIS (IRT), DRIED BLOOD SPOT

₹450