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Meconium testing for fatty acid ethyl esters: a 2011 status report.
1Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia. smacleod@cw.bc.ca
Summary
A new toolkit highlights meconium testing for fatty acid ethyl esters to identify pregnancies at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This paper discusses challenges and conclusions from a workshop on wider deployment of this important screening tool.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Toxicology
- Perinatal Medicine
Background:
- A toolkit for identifying Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) risk has been published by the Canadian Association of Pediatric Health Centres and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
- Meconium testing for fatty acid ethyl esters is a key tool for identifying high-risk pregnancies and supporting prevention programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss key issues surrounding the wider deployment of meconium testing for FASD risk assessment.
- To summarize the conclusions from a Prince Edward Island workshop held in September 2011.
Main Methods:
- The study is based on the conclusions of a workshop.
- Discussion focused on the practical implementation and challenges of meconium testing.
Main Results:
- Key issues regarding the wider deployment of meconium testing were discussed.
- Conclusions were drawn regarding the assessment of population risk for FAS/FASD using this method.
Conclusions:
- Meconium testing is a valuable tool for identifying pregnancies at risk of FASD.
- Further discussion and planning are needed for wider implementation of this screening method.
