Blood Tests Are Performed on Neonates Primarily To

question 5

Multiple Choice

Blood tests are performed on neonates primarily to:

• A) determine need for immediate surgical correction of anomalies.
• B) identify disorders requiring immediate treatment.
• C) identify the presence of any inherited disorders.
• D) rule out the presence of any infection.

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