Alabama

Disorders Screened in Alabama
Alabama does NOT provide the full panel of screenings recommended by Save Babies Through Screening Foundation. Parents should seek supplemental screening for the disorders and conditions not included in the state's panel.

The disorders that are screened, or likely to be detected, by your state's program are identified by the National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center in simplified format or in PDF format.

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General Information
The Alabama Newborn Screening Program expanded its panel from 6 to 14 disorders in November, 2004. Prior to that date, on April 5, 2004, Alabama had initiated screening for Biotinidase Deficiency.

On June 19, 2002, the Alabama NBS Advisory Committee (NBSAC) and the State Health Officer, Dr. Don Williamson, decided to adopt tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) screening. This technology has the capability of screening for at least 30 different inborn errors of metabolism.

The Newborn Screening program in Alabama started in 1969 with the screening of all newborns for Phenylketonuria (PKU). The state of Alabama has approximately 60,000 births per year.

Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
Alabama has a Newborn Screening Advisory Committee (NBSAC).

Alabama NBSAC Chairperson
Unknown at this time

NBSAC Meeting Dates
Unknown at this time

Location of Meetings
Unknown at this time

• ADRS Parent Connection Program
• Alabama Family Village Community Center
• Alabama Newborn Screening Program

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