Most common neonatal disorder screened is:: (A) Neonatal hypothyroidism, (B) Neonatal hypehyroidism, (C) Hemoglobinopathies, (D) Congenital Dislocation of Hip
Answer is A. 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.