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Newborn Screening & Genetics

Advancing through NewSTEPs
Providing data, technical assistance, quality improvement resources and training. More.

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.

Featured Resources

Parents Healthcare Providers

Educational Programs	http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=1	Educational Programs	<img alt="" src="/programs/newborn_screening/PublishingImages/NBS_2010March4_CDCMolecularTrainingGroup.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	http://redesign/programs/newborn_screening/training/Pages/default.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/training/Pages/default.aspx
Quality Assurance	http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=2	Quality Assurance	<img alt="" src="/programs/newborn_screening/PublishingImages/NBS_IMG_3060_Molecular.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	http://redesign/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/quality-assurance.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/quality-assurance.aspx
Molecular & Genetics	http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=3	Molecular & Genetics	<img alt="" src="/programs/newborn_screening/PublishingImages/NBS_DriedBloodSpots_QA.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	http://redesign/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/molecular-resources.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/newborn_screening/Pages/molecular-resources.aspx

Reports and Briefs

Adding to NBS Panels for Decision Makers	http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS-Expanding-Newborn-Screening-032016.pdf	Adding to NBS Panels for Decision Makers
Hemoglobinopathies	http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS_HemoglobinopathyTesting_122015.pdf	Hemoglobinopathies	A guidance document on screening and diagnostic methods for genetically transmitted blood disorders, as well as an overview of algorithms for testing, reporting, and follow-up from U.S. programs, with the goal of improving early detection.
Newborn Screening Checklist for Legal Action	http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS Legal Checklist 032016_final.pdf	Newborn Screening Checklist for Legal Action
Adding to Newborn Screening Panels: MN Process	http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/NBS_MN_NBSPanelConditions_FactSheet_102015.pdf	Adding to Newborn Screening Panels: MN Process	A description of guidelines for legislators and other decision-makers on the process of adding a disorder to the newborn screening panel, with steps taken in Minnesota used as an example.

Training

Pompe Disease 101 - Clinical Aspects and Screening Methods	Pompe Disease 101 - Clinical Aspects and Screening Methods	Designed to inform those who are or may be responsible for screening for, diagnosing and treating Pompe Disease, this webinar series was recorded in two 90-minute sessions. Transcript http//www.aphl.org/programs/newborn-screening/Documents/XALD%20webinar%20transcript.pdf	2016-02-19T00:00:00Z	http://vimeo.com/163624159, http://vimeo.com/163624159	http://vimeo.com/163624159, http://vimeo.com/163624159
X-ALD 101 Webinar	X-ALD 101 Webinar	The webinar will provide the audience with information regarding the clinical aspects of X-ALD including an overview of the disease, available screening methods, follow-up and diagnostic evaluation, treatment options and available CDC Quality Assurance materials. Webinar transcript http//www.aphl.org/programs/newborn-screening/Documents/XALD%20webinar%20transcript.pdf	2016-04-20T19:00:00Z	http://vimeo.com/163624159, http://vimeo.com/163624159	http://vimeo.com/163624159, http://vimeo.com/163624159
National Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder (SCID) Call	National Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder (SCID) Call	The Newborn Screening Translation Research Network (NBSTRN), in close partnership with NewSTEPs, hosts a National SCID call every month. US & Canada 866.740.1260 Access Code 4852701	2016-06-06T19:00:00Z	https://cc.readytalk.com/r/rm10ff2xm9x1&eom, The Newborn Screening Translation Research Network (NBSTRN), in close partnership with NewSTEPs, hosts a National SCID call every month.	https://cc.readytalk.com/r/rm10ff2xm9x1&eom, The Newborn Screening Translation Research Network (NBSTRN), in close partnership with NewSTEPs, hosts a National SCID call every month.
Critical Congenital Heart Disease Technical Assistance Webinar	Critical Congenital Heart Disease Technical Assistance Webinar	Monthly CCHD TA webinar, topics include education, data collection, telehealth.	2016-06-10T17:00:00Z	https://cc.readytalk.com/r/3os9cbui6zg2&eom, https://cc.readytalk.com/r/3os9cbui6zg2&eom	https://cc.readytalk.com/r/3os9cbui6zg2&eom, https://cc.readytalk.com/r/3os9cbui6zg2&eom