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Newborn Screening Glossary
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critical sample
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IVT
A newborn screening specimen that requires immediate processing due to abnormal results or urgent clinical circumstances.
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birth weight adjustment
Advanced
Technical
IVT
Mathematical correction of screening results based on the infant's birth weight to improve test accuracy.
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IRT
Advanced
Technical
IVT
Immunoreactive trypsinogen, a pancreatic enzyme measured in newborn screening to detect cystic fibrosis.
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multiple births adjustment
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Special screening protocols and result interpretation for twins, triplets, or higher-order multiple births.
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