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News & Update - 03/12/2025

HFH Newborn Screening Packages – An Essential First Step for Your Baby’s Health

From the very first days of life, a newborn’s body begins activating complex metabolic, endocrine, and immune mechanisms. Some congenital disorders may quietly develop without any visible symptoms.

HFH Newborn Screening Packages – An Essential First Step for Your Baby’s Health

This is why newborn screening is an important part of your baby’s healthcare journey from birth. Early screening results allow timely treatment plans and help prevent serious complications.

At Hanoi French Hospital (HFH), parents can choose from three newborn screening packages:

BASIC PACKAGE

    Focuses on the 5 most essential and common tests in newborns, helping to detect early risks of:

    • G6PD deficiency – which may lead to severe jaundice and hemolysis
    • Congenital hypothyroidism – causing delayed physical and intellectual development
    • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia – which may result in serious electrolyte imbalance
    • Galactosemia and Biotinidase deficiency – increasing the risk of seizures, infection, and developmental delay if not treated promptly

    ADVANCED PACKAGE

    Includes all tests in the Basic Package, plus:

    • Screening for 55 congenital metabolic disorders using MSMS, providing a deeper assessment of the newborn’s metabolic system right from birth

    PREMIUM PACKAGE

    Offers the most comprehensive screening scope with:

    • All contents of the Advanced Package
    • SCID screening – severe combined immunodeficiency
    • Screening for 6 Lysosomal storage diseases using MSMS

    Screening is performed gentlyto minimise discomfort for your baby. When the child is 48–72 hours old, a small drop of blood is taken from the heel in a sterile, international-standard environment. Once results are available, a Neonatology specialist will provide a clear explanation, offer guidance, and accompany the family in follow-up or treatment if needed, ensuring complete peace of mind.

    Special offer

    Mothers who deliver under the HFH Maternity Package will receive a 700,000 VND discount when registering for any Newborn Screening Package for your baby.

    For more information or to schedule an appointment with our specialists, please contact us via HOTLINE 024.35771100, message our Fanpage “Hanoi French Hospital,” or connect with us on Zalo OA at zalo.me/2008009049335817955.

    Emergency

    (84-24) 3574 1111

    A team of internally trained emergency doctors and surgeons are available 24/7.
    All specialist doctors are on-call for urgent cases.

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