India, Jan. 5 -- When a baby is born, they undergo a series of health checks to identify congenital conditions as well as potential risks they may develop later in life. In the early years, many metabolic, endocrine, and genetic disorders may remain asymptomatic, and by the time symptoms appear, the damage may be extensive. This is why both timely and comprehensive screening becomes critical, covering organ functions, neurological development and overall wellbeing. This ensures early intervention if anything untoward is detected.

Dr Aakash Shah, Vice President-Technical, Neuberg Diagnostics, shared with HT Lifestyle the tests a baby must undergo, ranging from necessary core screenings and optional, risk-based tests to those that are part...