Table 3.
Reasons for venepuncture
No of neonates*
|
|
---|---|
Hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria screening | 162 |
Bilirubin | 53 |
C reactive protein | 74 |
Sickle cell disease screening | 17 |
Calcium | 13 |
Blood typing | 6 |
Some had more than one reason to undergo venepuncture.