Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services [12 VAC 5 ‑ 71]
Action Amend Regulations to add SMA and X-ALD to the Virginia Newborn Screening System
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 7/9/2021
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5/27/21  9:08 am
Commenter: Anonymous

In favor of adding ALD screening to routine screening panel
 

I am commenting in support of adding ALD screening to the newborn screening panel.  This would allow for early treatment which can be pivotal in the quality of life for a person with this genetic abnormality.

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