Assessment of lipid biomarker distribution in dried blood spots for newborn screening

1. In a retrospective cohort study, the distribution of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) levels obtained from dried blood spots of newborns may be useful for newborn screening of familial hypercholesterolemia. 2. Total cholesterol, LDL-C, and ApoB were observed in highest concentrations during winter months. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study

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, Rating Level , Atherosclerosis , Familial Hypercholesterolemia Fh , Genetics , Hyperlipidemia , Neonatology , Newborn Screening , Cardiology , Chronic Disease , Pediatrics , Public Health ,