Emergency management plan for newborn screening during epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019

Abstract:

Objective：To investigate the emergency response plan during epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019（COVID-19） to carry out newborn screening for inherited metabolic diseases（IMD） safely and efficiently，so as to prevent 2019 novel coronavirus（2019-nCoV） spread and protect patients and staff. Methods：Based on the relevant regulations of National Health Commission of People’s Republic of China，guidelines and other research reports，an emergency response plan for newborn screening was proposed. Results：Newborns with suspect or confirmed COVID-19 were isolated，blood collection and recalling management were delayed until recover－ing，and telemedicine was provided. Preventive measures were taken against epidemics in the course of blood collection，transporta－tion，laboratory testing，diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion：Making an emergency response plan is a premise and guarantee to car－ry out newborn screening for IMD safely and efficiently.