Title: Critical congenital heart disease | Baby's First Test | Newborn Screening | Baby Health
Headings: Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Conditions Critical Congenital Heart Disease
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Also known as
Follow-Up Testing
Heart Smart: CCHD Screening for Parents
About Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Support for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
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ACT Sheets

Content: An out-of-range result
This result means that the baby's screening exam did show signs that the baby may be at higher risk of having one or more of the conditions included on the newborn screening panel. This does not mean that the baby definitely has a medical condition. Follow-up testing must be performed immediately to determine if a condition is actually present. means that the baby’s test results showed low levels of oxygen in the blood, which can have many causes. However, since some babies do have the condition, it is very important that follow-up testing
The more precise, diagnostic testing done after the initial newborn screening results appear abnormal or inconclusive. Follow-up testing confirms if a baby has a condition or not. take place. Because the harmful effects of CCHD can develop shortly after birth, follow-up testing must be completed as soon as possible to determine whether or not your baby has a heart problem. The baby’s doctor might recommend that the baby get screened with pulse oximetry
Pulse oximetry, or pulse ox, is a painless, non-invasive test that measures how much oxygen is in the blood. Infants with heart problems may have low blood oxygen levels, and therefore, the pulse ox test can help identify babies that may have Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD).