introduction
bgi’s nova™ metabolic disease screening test determines a baby’s risk for 51 different metabolic disorders including metabolic disorders of amino acids, organic acidemias and fatty acid oxidation deficiencies.
bgi provides newborn testing for inherited metabolic disorders based on tandem mass spectrometry coupled to liquid chromatography (lc-ms/ms) and fluorescence analysis. it allows inexpensive and simultaneous detection of 51 different metabolic disorders from one dried blood spot specimen with fast and accurate results.
many metabolic disorders are amenable to effective treatment upon timely diagnosis. early detection and intervention can lead to favorable clinical outcomes.
suitable for:
newborns suspected of having a metabolic abnormality
ta time:
5-7 working days
sample:
blood spot
technology:
tandem mass spectrometry , fluorescence analysis
why choose bgi nova™ metabolic disease screening?
- fast – 5-7 working days from sample to genetic testing report
- comprehensive – simultaneous detection of 51 different metabolic disorders
- affordable – lower price for every family
note: this test is considered a screening test, not a diagnostic test. before making any treatment decisions, all patients/guardians should discuss their results with their healthcare provider, who can recommend confirmatory, diagnostic testing where appropriate. this testing service has not been cleared or approved by the us fda and is not available in the usa.
conditions screened
workflow
step 1
physician orders test
step 2
blood or saliva sample collected
step 3
sample shipped to bgi and analyzed
step 4
results sent to physician
step 1
physician orders test
step 2
blood or saliva sample collected
step 3
sample shipped to bgi and analyzed
step 4
results sent to physician