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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6/27/21  10:04 pm
Commenter: Karen Nye

Virginia Newborn Screening for ALD
 

Please add SMA and X-ALD tests to the existing Virginia Newborn Screening System. This is extremely important for expectant mothers with x-linked conditions to be able to detect any genetic abnormalities and be able to begin early treatment if indicated. 

 
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