Table 3. The table presents frequencies of tests performed in Newborn screening programs.
|
Types of tests are conducted for NBS |
Responses |
Percent of cases |
|
|
Number |
Percent |
||
|
Hearing test |
79 |
18.5% |
28.1% |
|
Pulse oximetry |
83 |
19.4% |
29.5% |
|
Blood test |
135 |
31.6% |
48.0% |
|
No idea |
120 |
28.1% |
42.7% |
|
Others |
10 |
2.3% |
3.6% |
|
Total |
427 |
100.0% |
152.0% |
The programs are offering an overview of testing practices. It outlines the specific tests conducted during NBS and their corresponding frequencies, providing insights into the frequency of each test.