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Specimen Quality Improvement

This page provides information about Specimen Quality Improvement .

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Newborn Screening - Healthcare Provider Resources

  • Newborn Screening Video Resources
  • NBS Specimen Collection – Special Circumstances Open submenu links Close submenu links
    • Alternative Methods for Collecting a Newborn Screen
  • Newborn Screening - Specimen Collection Requirements
  • Specimen Quality Improvement
  • Newborn Screening Laboratory Results

Specimen Quality Improvement

  • Spot Focus - Blood Caked, Clotted, Layered
  • Spot Focus - Blood Did Not Completely Fill Circle
  • Spot Focus - Collect 1st Newborn Screen Before Transfusion
  • Spot Focus - Collect 1st Newborn Screen Within 24-48 Hours
  • Spot Focus - Filter Paper is Scratched
  • Spot Focus - How to Update Demographic Information
  • Spot Focus - Importance of Birthweight
  • Spot Focus - Incomplete Saturation
  • Spot Focus - Missing Date of Birth or Collection
  • Spot Focus - Recollect Unsatisfactory Screens in a Timely Manner
  • Spot Focus - Specimen Contaminated or Discolored
  • Spot Focus - Specimen Too Old to Test Upon Receipt
  • Spot Focus - Timing of the Second Screen

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