Neonatal screening is done before the infant leaves the hospital. Blood is drawn through a heel stick and tested for several disorders that can cause lifelong disabilities. When is the ideal time to collect

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Neonatal screening is done before the infant leaves the hospital. Blood is drawn through a heel stick and tested for several disorders that can cause lifelong disabilities. When is the ideal time to collect this specimen?

a) When the infant is 48 hours old
b) 24 hours after the newborn's first protein feeding
c) 36 hours before the infant is discharged home with its parents
d) Just before discharge home