Table 4 Observed vs. expected metrics for feasibility of newborn screening
From: Feasibility of clinical newborn metabolic screening in a high-volume maternity center in Nepal
Metrics for feasibility | Expected outcome | Observed outcome |
|---|---|---|
Sample collection competency | 100% | 99.9% |
Sample collection within 24–48 h | 100% | 96.4% |
Time to delivery to KTM intermediate lab (mean ± SD) | 24 h | 36 ± 24 h |
Time to arrival at Bangalore lab (mean ± SD) | 2 days | 4.75 ± 1 days |
Time to result communication to Provider after arrival in Bangalore Lab (Mean ± SD) | 72 h | 24 ± 8 h |
Time to communication of result to family by healthcare provider (mean ± SD) | 48 h | 30 ± 18 h |
Time between birth and result communication to family (Mean ± SD) | 14 days | 9.5 ± 2 days |
Number of families contacted with results | 100% | 100% |
Number of reports requiring confirmation/Intervention | < 3% | 1.6% |