newborn screening act of 2004
RA no.9288
Newborn screening test is done as early as
24 hours after initial breastfeeding but not later than 3 days from the time of delivery.
Icu unit infant can be tested within
7 days of age
6 disorders (covered by philhealth):
National policy and strategic framework on expanded newborn screening
AO no. 2018-0025
Guideline on the implementation of the Expanded newborn screening program
AO no. 2014-0045
NBS is obtained through
heel prick method
RA 9709
Universal NB hearing and intervention act of 2009