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Newborn Screening & Genetics

Newborn Screening Sequencing Decision Matrix
Learn more about considerations for gene sequencing in NBS programs.

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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Reports and Briefs

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: New Disorder Resources	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS-2021-NewSTEPS-SMA-Toolkit.pdf	Spinal Muscular Atrophy: New Disorder Resources	Learn how to communicate with and educate key stakeholders when implementing new newborn screening tests.
2020 NBS Advocacy Fact Sheet	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/Policy-2020-NBS-Funding-Priorities.pdf	2020 NBS Advocacy Fact Sheet	Summary of APHL's newborn screening advocacy positions and federal funding requests.
NewSTEPS 2019 Annual Report	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS-2020-NewSTEPS-2019-Annual-Report.pdf	NewSTEPS 2019 Annual Report	Learn more about the activities of the Newborn Screening Technical assistance and Evaluation Program (NewSTEPs) in 2019.
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.

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