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Newborn Screening & Genetics

More Than Just a Test: It's a System
Learn more about the coordinated system that makes newborn screening possible.

Our Work

APHL strengthens the role of public health labs in newborn screening and genetic testing and designs strategies to address changes in the field.

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Conferences & Trainings	https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=1	Conferences & Trainings	<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/NBS_MolecularTrainingWorkshop2015_8.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/training/Pages/default.aspx, https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/training/Pages/default.aspx
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Molecular Resources	https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=3	Molecular Resources	<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/DSC_0234.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/molecular-resources.aspx, https://www.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/molecular-resources.aspx

Reports and Briefs

RDBS Toolkit (2018 update)	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS-Jan2018-RDBS-Toolkit-Update.pdf	RDBS Toolkit (2018 update)	An updated version of the 2014 Residual Dried Blood Spot (RDBS) Specimens Educational Toolkit, with a revised position statement.
Adding to NBS Panels for Decision Makers	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS-Expanding-Newborn-Screening-032016.pdf	Adding to NBS Panels for Decision Makers	A summary of recommendations for state decision makers charged with adding conditions to state newborn screening panels.
Newborn Screening Checklist for Legal Action	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS Legal Checklist 032016_final.pdf	Newborn Screening Checklist for Legal Action	Recommended actions for public health employees in the event of legal action related to a state newborn screening program
NBS: More Than a Test. It is A System	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/POLICY-2019Feb-NBS-System.pdf	NBS: More Than a Test. It is A System	This document details how newborn screening is conducted in public health laboratories, and why it is important.

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