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 based on recommendations of VA Genetics Advisory Committee
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 9/12/2014
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7/21/14  7:15 pm
Commenter: Robert C Rannigan

In favor of SCID testing
 

 Having lost a grandson at six months to SCID we are definitely in favor of testing all pregnancies for SCIDS.   The enormous cost emotionally, mentally and economically make this a focus that is a small investment for a huge return.

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