RA 9288: Newborn Screening Act of 2004 Flashcards
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A simple procedure to find out if a baby has a congenital disorder that may lead to mental retardation or even death if left untreated.
Newborn Screening
What is RA 9288?
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
How many sections does RA 9288 have?
19
By doing NBS, _ disorders may be detected even before clinical signs and symptoms are present
metabolic
Effect if not screened, what disorder:
- Developmental delay
- breathing problems
- neurologic damage
- seizures
- coma
- early death
Organic Acid Disorders
Effect if NOT SCREENED:
Urea Cycle Defect
- seizure
- mental retardation
- death
The _ _ _ _ was integrated as part of the country’s
public health delivery system with the enactment of
the Republic Act no. 9288
Comprehensive Newborn Screening Program
What acts as the lead agency in the implementation of RA 9288?
Department of Health
The DOH collaborates with other _ (NGA) and key stakeholders to ensure early detection
National Government Agencies
Newborn screening program in the Philippines currently includes screening of how many disorders?
6
Name the 6 disorders that NBS screens:
- congenital hypothyroidism (CH)
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
- phenylketonuria (PKU)
- glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
deficiency - galactosemia (GAL)
- maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)
The expanded screening will include how many more disorders?
22
National Policy and Strategic Framework on Expanded Newborn Screening for 2017-2030
Administrative Order No. 2018-0025
the Guidelines on the Implementation of the Expanded Newborn Screening Program
Administrative Order No. 2014-0045
How many accredited Newborn Screening Centers (NSC) are in the country as defined by RA 9288?
6 operational NSCs
When is NBS done?
Ideally done immediately after 24 hours from birth
Who are allowed to collect the samples from newborns?
- physician
- nurse
- medical technologist
- trained midwife
T/F:
Nurses are not allowed to collect samples for NBS
False
When was RA 9288 approved?
April 7, 2004
NBS shall be performed after _ hours of life but not later than _ days from complete delivery of the newborn
24 hours; 3 days
Who are exempted from the 3 day requirement for NBS?
newborns in intensive care
Newborns in intensive care must be tested by _ days of age
7
What section of RA 9288 is about refusal to NBS?
Section 7
A parent or legal guardian may refuse testing on the grounds of _
religious beliefs
