A nurse is preparing to obtain blood specimens for newborn screening.According to state regulations, the nurse should do this how many hours after birth?

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Newborn screening tests are typically performed 24 to 48 hours after birth. This timing allows for the accumulation of metabolites necessary for accurate testing of metabolic disorders and other conditions.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Obtain Blood Specimens for Newborn