endocrine disorder screening
Component of newborn screening focused on detecting hormonal and metabolic conditions affecting endocrine system function.
Full Definition
Endocrine disorder screening encompasses the detection of conditions involving hormone deficiencies or metabolic abnormalities that affect the endocrine system in newborns. This screening component typically includes conditions such as congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which can cause serious developmental and health consequences if left untreated. The screening relies on measuring specific hormones or related biomarkers in dried blood spots, requiring specialized analytical methods and age-specific reference ranges.
Usage
Usage note: Use hyphen when modifying another noun (endocrine-disorder screening protocols).
In Context
- "The state program expanded endocrine disorder screening to include additional hormonal conditions." — Program announcement
- "Quality metrics showed improvement in endocrine disorder screening turnaround times." — Performance report