En EspanolTalking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Donald W. Hadley, M.S., C.G.C. defines Newborn Screening
Newborn Screening
Newborn screening is testing performed on newborn babies to detect a wide variety of disorders. Typically, testing is performed on a blood sample obtained from a heel prick when the baby is two or three days old. In the United States, newborn screening is mandatory for several different genetic disorders, though the exact set of required tests differs from state to state.
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