Newborn Genetic Screening
What is Newborn Genetic Screening?
Newborn genetic screening is a set of laboratory tests performed on newborn babies to detect a set of known genetic diseases from a blood sample, the blood is analyzed for up to 50 diseases, including the following:
Phenylketouria (PKU)
Sickle Cell Disease
Hypothyroidism
...and more
Early detection allows for appropriate treatment and prevents complications.
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