![]() ![]() Further testing, which may include genetic testing, can determine which form of CAH your child has. High amounts of 17-OHP in the blood might indicate that your baby has CAH. Children with CAH have high levels of a chemical called 17-OHP in their blood because they are unable to turn this chemical into cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal glands. Because the harmful effects of untreated CAH can occur soon after birth, follow-up testing must be completed as soon as possible to determine whether or not your baby has the condition.įollow-up testing will involve checking your baby’s urine and blood samples for signs of CAH. However, as a few babies do have the condition, it is very important that you go to your follow-up appointment for a confirmatory test. ![]() An out-of-range result may occur because the initial blood sample was too small or the test was performed too early. It is important to remember that an out-of-range screening result does not necessarily mean that your child has the condition. If your baby’s newborn screening result for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) was out of the normal range, your baby’s doctor or the state screening program will contact you to arrange for your baby to have additional testing. If your baby has certain signs, your baby’s doctor may suggest starting immediate treatment. Your baby’s doctor may ask you if your baby is showing any of the signs of CAH (see Early Signs, below). ![]()
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