Newborn Screening

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December 14, 2005


	The March of Dimes supports comprehensive newborn screening for all babies in this country, regardless of their place of birth. We urge every state to screen every baby for at least 29 conditions. For each of these conditions, screening has a documented benefit to the child, and a reliable test that enables early detection is available.


		March of Dimes Newborn Screening Recommendations

		Clinical Issues and Considerations
		-	Introduction and History
		-	Collection of Screening Specimens
		-	Disorders: Description and Sample Screening Methodology
		-	Results and Follow-up
		-	Parent Education
		-	Professional Education
		-	Frequently Asked Questions
		-	Glossary of Newborn Screening Acronyms and Abbreviations

		What Providers Can Do

		Resources for Families
		-	March of Dimes Information for Families
		-	Ask the March of Dimes Now
		-	Other Resources



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