Neonatal glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity by gestational age and sex: evidence-based cut-offs for newborn screening in Saudi Arabia

Objective To characterise quantitative glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) activity in term and preterm neonates, compare activity by gestational age (GA) and sex and derive neonatal screening cut-offs using percentile and WHO methods.Design Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of cord blood...

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Published in:BMJ Paediatrics Open
Main Authors: Kamal Ali, Ibrahim Ali, Saif Alsaif, Maryam Alkaabi, Abdul Rafiq Khan, Mohammed Al Balwi, Talal Al Harbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-11-01
Online Access:https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003987.full