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Follow-up of abnormal or unsatisfactory specimens is critical, and further testing is required. The state lab informs the parent/legal guardian and provider by letter of need for confirmatory testing, follow-up, and treatment. The appropriate endocrinologist, genetic or sickle center is also notified.
The state lab or genetics center will notify the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department when a repeat test has not been completed. The staff of the Case Management Services Department then attempts to contact the parent/legal guardian by phone or home visit. Parents are instructed in the importance of retesting and urged to follow-up with doctor appointments for additional lab tests and evaluation. They are also given educational materials on newborn genetic/metabolic disorders.
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