It is a blood test done in newborn babies to screen for certain rare diseases and disorders which may have serious consequences if not detected and treated promptly. This test is also called extended new born screening test. This test is done usually within 24 to 48 hours of birth of the baby. It helps in screening for certain inherited conditions which may lead to serious problems in baby later on during infancy and childhood. This test helps to diagnose those particular diseases which may be life threatening or may hamper physical and mental development of the child. Since it is a screening test, it helps to identify those babies which may have a particular disorder so that confirmatory tests can be done for early diagnosis. Hence timely medical intervention can be done to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with those disorders. The various diseases screened with the help of this test are genetic, hormonal and metabolic. The metabolic diseases screened are also called inborn error of metabolism(IEM).IEM are those disorders which occur due to abnormal accumulation of certain chemicals in the body due to deficiency or inappropriate Functioning of certain enzymes . It may have various manifestations like delayed physical and mental development, brain damage and even death. But if diagnosed and treated promptly, these children can have normal healthy life.Read more

• 8-12 hour fasting is mandatory.

• The Ceruloplasmin Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹750 to ₹1460