Table 11
Standard 11: 100% of neonates diagnosed as having phenylketonuria should start appropriate treatment by 28 days of age
| Positive cases for phenylketonuria (phenylalanine > 600 μmol/l) | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Number of positive cases on screening | 1 |
| Percentage of cases receiving appropriate treatment by 28 days | 100% |
| Breakdown of each case: | |
| Day of birth→7 days→heel prick→4 days→telephone→3 days→treatment | 14 days |
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Telephone means positive result communicated to paediatrician.
