META Child

Meta Child

Meta Child is a non-invasive screening test for the detection of more than 140 types of severe and fatal metabolic disorders such as inborn errors of metabolism and IEMs in newborn babies. The report reflects the levels of amino acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids and other metabolites.

Benefits

  • Early detection that results in early treatment
  • The right diets, medications and treatments can be implemented upon detection

Process

Results will be released within 3 to 5 business days upon receipt of urine specimen.

  • Early detection that results in early treatment
  • The right diets, medications and treatments can be implemented upon detection
  • Newborn babies and children up to 14 years of age
  • Children suffering from respiratory disease, poor feeding, hypotonicity, abnormal odour of urine and abnormal eye findings such as cataract and retinopathy

Results will be released within 3 to 5 business days upon receipt of urine specimen.