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 NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 3/13/2013
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2/12/13  6:00 pm
Commenter: Frances Pike

SCID can not be found by another means until it is too late.
 

FOr these children to have a chance with treatment, this test must be given as physical examination will not detect a breakdown in the cells.

 

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