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The purpose of the Nevada Congenital
and Inherited Disorders Screening Program is to screen every
child in the state for a range of diseases and to ensure
necessary interventions when a child is discovered to have a
disorder. Many disorders
screened for cannot be seen in the newborn, but can cause
serious physical or mental problems and in some cases,
death. For this reason it is vital that all babies be
screened at birth. Currently Nevada screens for over 30
conditions which include metabolic disorders, endocrine
disorders, hematological disorders, and cystic fibrosis. The
Nevada Congenital and Inherited Disorders Screening Program
is part of the Northwest Regional Newborn Screening Program. |
