Intermediate
Technical
IVT
short-term follow-up
Immediate clinical evaluation required within days to weeks of a positive screening result.
Full Definition
Time-sensitive follow-up care that must occur rapidly after a positive newborn screen to prevent adverse health outcomes. This typically involves specialist consultation, confirmatory testing, and potential treatment initiation. The timeline varies by condition but generally ranges from 24 hours for critical conditions to 1-2 weeks for less urgent conditions.
Usage
Usage note: Specify exact timeframes when documenting follow-up requirements.
In Context
- "Short-term follow-up protocols must be clearly defined for each screened condition." — Program policy document
- "The family completed short-term follow-up testing within the recommended timeframe." — Case tracking report
Also known as
urgent follow-up
immediate follow-up
Contrasted with
long-term follow-up
routine follow-up
Don't confuse with
lost to follow-up
delayed follow-up