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Disorders Screened in Washington, D.C.

Effective February 1, 2006, Washington, D.C., requires full comprehensive newborn screening for 53 disorders per national recommendations as determined by the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). In addition, screening is provided for G6PD. Disorders or conditions apparent through screening will be reported even if they are not included in the required screening.

General Information 

Newborn screening for the Washington, D.C., area is provided by PerkinElmer Genetics, Inc.. The Mayor's Metabolic Advisory Board is empowered to make recommendations to the Mayor regarding newborn screening policies.
 
Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
District of Columbia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee
Maternal & Child Health Administration
825 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington DC 20002
(202) 442-5925

          Washington D.C. NBSAC Chairperson
         
Joyce Brooks

          NBSAC Meeting Dates
         
Unknown at this time

          Location of Meetings:
        
  Unknown at this time

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