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Newborn Screen, Initial

Test Code
NBSC1


Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood


Instructions
Infants discharged before 48 hours of age must also have a repeat newborn screen ordered or if Newborn has not been on Protein Feeding for >24 hours a repeat Newborn Screen should be ordered.


Transport Container
Special Filter Paper Card


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.