Ensure your baby’s healthy start in life with the Newborn Guthrie Test (PKU) – a simple heel prick blood screening that detects inherited metabolic disorders early, before symptoms appear. Offered across Dubai in certified neonatal screening labs.

? why your baby needs the guthrie (pku) test

✔️ Detects Phenylketonuria (PKU) and other serious metabolic conditions
✔️ Enables early treatment to prevent lifelong disabilities
✔️ Mandatory or highly recommended in many countries, including the UAE
✔️ Simple, safe, and painless heel prick method
✔️ Helps prevent developmental delays, seizures & intellectual disabilities
✔️ Performed within first 2–5 days after birth

? newborn screening across dubai – safe & certified

? Conducted in DHA & MOH-approved pediatric labs
? Quick heel-prick sample collection
? Screening includes PKU & other metabolic disorders
? Results within 5–7 working days
? Home collection or hospital visit options available

? test methodology

The Newborn Guthrie Test uses a heel prick method to collect capillary blood on a filter paper (dried blood spot – DBS). The blood sample is analyzed using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) or bacterial inhibition assay (for PKU).

This screening detects abnormalities in amino acid, organic acid, and fatty acid metabolism including:

• Phenylketonuria (PKU)

• Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

• Galactosemia

• Congenital Hypothyroidism

• Biotinidase deficiency

• MCAD deficiency

? newborn guthrie test details

? Age: Recommended between day 2 to day 5 of life
? Sample Type: Heel prick (capillary blood)
⏱️ TAT (Turnaround Time): 5–7 working days
? Fasting: Not required
? Available: Dubai hospitals, clinics, and certified labs

? benefits of early newborn metabolic screening

? Prevents mental & physical disabilities
? Allows for early dietary/lifestyle interventions
? Saves lives through early diagnosis
? Government-recognized in many health programs
? Provides peace of mind for new parents

❓ faq – guthrie test for newborns in dubai

q. what is the guthrie test for newborns?
The Guthrie test is a heel prick blood test performed shortly after birth to screen for serious genetic & metabolic disorders, primarily Phenylketonuria (PKU).

q. is the test mandatory in dubai?
Yes, newborn screening is mandatory in the UAE. Hospitals generally perform the test before the baby is discharged.

q. is the heel prick painful for my baby?
Only a minor discomfort is felt. The procedure is quick and safe, using a sterile lancet.

q. what happens if a disorder is detected?
You’ll be contacted immediately, and confirmatory tests and early treatment will be initiated to prevent complications.

q. can i request this test if my baby was born abroad?
Absolutely. If your newborn missed this test, you can book it privately in Dubai with many labs offering catch-up screening.

? conclusion

The Newborn Guthrie Test (PKU) is a life-saving early screening tool that gives your baby the healthiest start possible. With just a small heel prick, it provides big protection against metabolic and genetic disorders. Make sure your newborn gets screened — it’s quick, safe, and essential.

? Book your newborn screening in Dubai today! Certified labs & hospitals. Results in just a few days.